Several months after being told he has tested positive for HIV,Maury begins to develop fluid in his lungs.A treating physician tells Maury that he has the most common opportunistic infection,namely

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The development of fluid in the lungs several months after testing positive for HIV suggests that Maury's immune system may be compromised. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a common opportunistic infection that affects individuals with weakened immune systems, particularly those with HIV/AIDS. Bacterial pneumonia can occur in anyone, regardless of immune status. Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI) is a bacterial infection that can affect individuals with advanced HIV/AIDS, but it typically affects other areas of the body rather than the lungs. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that can also affect individuals with HIV/AIDS, but it does not typically lead to fluid in the lungs. Therefore, the best choice is B - pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Several Months After Being Told He Has Tested Positive for HIV,Maury