Question
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