Multiple choice

An individual suffering from a weakened immune system is more likely to be infected by _____________.

  1. sporotrichosis

  2. blastomycosis

  3. histoplasmosis

  4. mucormycosis

  5. pneumocystis pneumonia

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Pneumocystis pneumonia is a disease caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is one of the most frequent and severe opportunistic infections in people with weakened immune systems, particularly people with HIV/AIDS.