Question

question 40 (mandatory) (2 points)
which of the following is an opportunistic infection of the lungs that is most likely to be seen in patients on immunosuppressant therapy following an organ transplant?
pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
streptococcus pneumonia
chlamydia psittica
legionella pneumonia

Explanation:

Opportunistic infections occur in immunocompromised individuals (like transplant patients on immunosuppressants). Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) is a classic opportunistic lung infection in such patients. Streptococcus pneumonia is a community - acquired typical pneumonia, Chlamydia psittica is from bird exposure, and Legionella pneumonia is from contaminated water/air, not typical opportunistic in transplant - immunosuppressed context.

Answer:

A. Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia