PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
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Opportunistic parasitic infection is
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infection that occur in immunocompetent patient.
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infection that occur in immunodeficient patient.
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a strong parasitic infection.
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common in athletes.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Opportunistic parasitic infections are infections of parasite species that are mild or asymptomatic in immunocompetent people; however, in immunocompromised people they become fatal [1].
Detailed explanation-2: -Having HIV weakens your body’s immune system. It destroys the white blood cells that fight infection. This puts you at risk for opportunistic infections (OIs). OIs are serious infections that take advantage of your weak immune system.
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