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Dermatology Question on Fungal infections

Known case of HIV with cough of sputum production & fever with examination finding of consolidation in right infrascapular area with x-ray showing right lower consolidation with CD4 of 55. What is the most common cause of this in these?

A

Staph aureus

B

Strep pneumonia

C

Mycoplasma

D

P. jiroveci

Answer

Strep pneumonia

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B) :Strep pneumonia