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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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A 45-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of night sweats, cough, and a fever. Past medical history includes HIV infection diagnosed 10 years ago, managed with HAART. He says he hasn’t been compliant with his HAART therapy as prescribed because it is too expensive and he is currently unemployed without insurance. A chest radiograph is performed and reveals a cavity in the right upper lobe of his lung. Which of the following lung infections is most likely causing this patient’s symptoms?
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M. tuberculosis