This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
The common causative agent in diarrhea in AIDS patients is 
Select and explain. 
A. Toplasma, B. Cryptosporidium, C. Salmonellae, D. Mycobac teria
B: Cryptosporidium
Answer: B: Cryptosporidium 
Explanation: characteristic intestinal pathogen in AIDS is cryptosporidium REF:ANANTHANARAYANAN TEXT BOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.576