Which Is an Opportunistic Infection Often Associated with AIDS

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Multiple Choice

Which is an opportunistic infection often associated with AIDS?

• A) Kaposi's sarcoma
• B) Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• C) Type I diabetes
• D) Blood-clotting diseases such as hemophilia
• E) Rheumatoid arthritis

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Definitions:

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Infections commonly spread by sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and potentially severe long-term symptoms if untreated.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between the phallic stage and puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interest and activity.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can infect the genital tract, mouth, and rectum.