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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Most common agent causing tuberculosis in AIDS patient in tropical countries is:
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 576 and 8th/e, p. 575)Common pathogens causing T.B. in AIDS patients are M. tuberculosis and M. avium intraceliulare. In developing countries, the most important pathogen is M. tuberculosis, with many strain being multidrug resistant.