Which of the following statements BEST describes an opportunistic infection (OI)?
A.
OIs are common only to people with healthy immune systems.
B.
OIs are more frequent in the earlier stages of HIV.
C.
OIs are the common cause of death of people with HIV/AIDS.
D.
OIs can be deadly to perfectly healthy people.

Answer:

C. OIs are the common cause of death of people with HIV/AIDS.

Explanation:

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Opportunistic infections (OIs) are the common cause of death of people with HIV/AIDS. So, the correct option is (C).

Opportunistic infections are defined as infections that occur more frequently or are more severe in people with weakened immune systems than in people with healthy immune systems. People with weakened immune systems include people with HIV. Opportunistic infections are caused by a variety of germs such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

The most common OI in people with HIV is herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection which is a viral infection that can cause sores on the lips and mouth. Salmonella infection which is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines.

Thus, Opportunistic infections (OIs) are the common cause of death of people with HIV/AIDS. So, the correct option is (C).

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