Biology Acellular Life PMC 2020
PMDC Verified Question 54 of 70
Numerous opportunistic diseases might attack a person suffering from which of the following diseases:
A
AIDS
B
Measles
C
Influenza
D
Hepatitis A
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: AIDS
Concept:

A severely compromised immune system creates an environment where normally harmless microbes become lethal.

Solution:

  • AIDS destroys T-helper cells, creating severe immunodeficiency.
  • This allows numerous opportunistic pathogens (fungi, bacteria, atypical viruses) to successfully attack and overwhelm the patient.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Measles, Influenza, Hepatitis A: While these can cause temporary immune stress, they do not systemically and permanently destroy the immune system to allow a cascade of opportunistic diseases like AIDS does.

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