Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following microorganisms is known to cause retinitis in people with HIV/AIDS?

Which of the following microorganisms is known to cause retinitis in people with HIV/AIDS?
a) Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus is a species-specific herpes virus.
b) Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that causes an opportunistic infection in patients with HIV/AIDS.
c) Mycobacterium avium
Mycobacterium avium is an acid-fast bacillus that commonly causes a respiratory illness.
d) Pneumocystic carinii
Pneumocystic carinii is an organism that is thought to be protozoan but believed to be a fungus based on its structure.