Pneumocystis pneumonia is an opportunistic infection caused by Pneumocystis carinii. Which of the following statements are true?
A. P. carinii is a fungus.
B. Pneumocystis pneumonia is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with AIDS.
C. The diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia depends on the demonstration of P. carinii organisms in lung tissue.
D. There is no effective treatment for Pneumocystis pneumonia.
Answer:B
Pneumocystis pneumonia is an opportunistic infection caused by Pneumocystis carinii. Which of the following statements are true?
A. P. carinii is a fungus. B. Pneumocystis pneumonia is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with AIDS. C. The diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia depends on the demonstration of P. carinii organisms in lung tissue. D. There is no effective treatment for Pneumocystis pneumonia.