Which of the Following Diseases is Almost Diagnostic for AIDS

Question

Which of the following diseases is almost diagnostic for AIDS?
A) blastomycosis
B) coccidioidomycosis
C) Pneumocystis pneumonia
D) histoplasmosis
E) Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Accepted Answer

Pneumocystis pneumonia, also known as PCP, is an opportunistic infection caused by a fungus-like organism that is almost diagnostic for AIDS. It is rare in people with normal immune systems but common in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS. The other diseases listed are not specific to AIDS and can occur in people with normal immune systems.