A patient with acquired immunodeficiency virus may have complications of multiple infections from diseases considered to be:
A) benign
B) opportunistic
C) symbiotic
D) transient

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HIV weakens the immune system, leaving individuals more susceptible to infections caused by opportunistic pathogens that generally do not cause harm in healthy individuals. These infections can range from mild to life-threatening and can include conditions such as pneumocystis pneumonia, cytomegalovirus, and Kaposi's sarcoma. Benign, symbiotic, and transient diseases are not typically associated with complications in HIV patients.

A Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus May Have Complications of Multiple