Multiple Choice
Factors that work generically against any foreign substance entering the host are described as:
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to the Immune System
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Which of the following is not a type of opportunistic infection commonly associated with HIV/AIDS?
A
Asthma
B
Pneumocystis pneumonia
C
Tuberculosis
D
Kaposi's sarcoma
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Understand the context: Opportunistic infections are infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS.
Identify the common opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS: These typically include infections like Pneumocystis pneumonia, Tuberculosis, and certain cancers like Kaposi's sarcoma.
Recognize that asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and is not caused by an infectious agent.
Compare the list of options: Pneumocystis pneumonia, Tuberculosis, and Kaposi's sarcoma are all known opportunistic infections linked to HIV/AIDS.
Conclude that asthma, being a non-infectious chronic condition, is not classified as an opportunistic infection associated with HIV/AIDS.
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