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Which type of organism can cause opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
Which type of organism can cause opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Protozoa
- All of the above (correct)
When does the risk for opportunistic infection increase in HIV+ patients?
When does the risk for opportunistic infection increase in HIV+ patients?
- When patients are on antiretroviral therapy
- When T-cell count declines (correct)
- When HIV is undiagnosed
- When CD4 count is in normal range
Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?
Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?
- Candidiasis of bronchi
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Cryptococcosis
- All of the above (correct)
What are opportunistic infections caused by in people with normal immune systems?
What are opportunistic infections caused by in people with normal immune systems?
What are the common sites of infection for opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
What are the common sites of infection for opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
What is an opportunistic infection caused by?
What is an opportunistic infection caused by?
What are some common organ systems affected by opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
What are some common organ systems affected by opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?
When does the immune system defend itself against most antigens?
When does the immune system defend itself against most antigens?
What are some factors that increase the risk for opportunistic infections in HIV+ patients?
What are some factors that increase the risk for opportunistic infections in HIV+ patients?
Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?
Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?
