Most common helminthic infection in AIDS is:: (A) Trichuris trichiura, (B) Strongyloides stercoralis, (C) Enterobius vermicularis, (D) Nector-americanus
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Strongyloides stercoralis (Ref: Paniker Parasitology,6th/e, p. 173)* Amongst the given options only stongyloides causes opportunistic infection in AIDS.* Generalised strongyloidosis may be seen in AIDS.* Protozoa causing opportunistic infection are: Toxoplasma gondii, Isospora belli, Cryptosporidium species.