158. A patient with HIV/AIDS develops Pneumocystis pneumonia. What is the technical primary pathophysiological reason for this opportunistic infection?
A.
Normal immune function.
B.
Severe immunosuppression due to CD4+ T cell depletion.
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C.
Hyperactive immune response.
D.
Autoimmune disease.
📖 Additional Information
Normal immune function.
Severe immunosuppression due to CD4+ T cell depletion.
