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- Microbiologymedical-mcqs › microbiology
- Published
- 26 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Among the various opportunistic infections affecting AIDS patients, candidiasis is the most common. While cryptococcosis, tuberculosis, and aspergillosis also occur, candidiasis is frequently seen due to immune suppression associated with AIDS.
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