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An AIDS patient presented to OPD with dyspnoes and respiratory illness; Which of the following is suitable to diagnose the oppounistic infection commonly seen in AIDS patient

A
Chest Xray
B
CT scan
C
Sputum microscopy
D
Bronchoalveolar lavage
High-Yield Explanation
* Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is more common in AIDS patients. * Fever, unproductive cough, progressive shoness of breath are presenting complaints. Diagnosis is confirmed by: - * Fungal cysts (Toluidine blue) from BAL * Fungal DNA detection by PCR Ref:- Greenwood medical microbiology 18th ed; pg num:- 570

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