The most common oppounistic infection observed in patients with AIDS is -: (A) Atypical mycobacteria, (B) Haemophilus influenzae, (C) Pseudomonas aerugiosa, (D) Pneumocystis carinii
Answer is D. The symptoms of PCP include Fever Cough Difficulty breathing Chest pain Chills Fatigue (tiredness) In people with HIV/AIDS, PCP symptoms usually develop over several weeks and include a mild fever. In people who have weakened immune systems for reasons other than HIV/AIDS, PCP symptoms usually develop over a few days, often with a high fever. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1078