Which of the following statements about respiratory infections in the immunocompromised host is true?
A Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia only occurs in those with HIV
B Patients with HIV and MTB should not have anti-tuberculous treatment until they receive anti-retroviral drugs first
C Patients who have sickle cell disease are likely to develop fungal infections
D Patients with T cell suppression are at risk of developing CMV pneumonia E Aspergilloma occurs in patients with HIV
Answer:D
Which of the following statements about respiratory infections in the immunocompromised host is true?
A Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia only occurs in those with HIV B Patients with HIV and MTB should not have anti-tuberculous treatment until they receive anti-retroviral drugs first C Patients who have sickle cell disease are likely to develop fungal infections D Patients with T cell suppression are at risk of developing CMV pneumonia E Aspergilloma occurs in patients with HIV