Moniliasis is one of themost common opportunisticdiseases in AIDS. What is theetiological agent of moniliasisand what is the other name ofthe disease? Why is moniliaalso common in healthynewborns?

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Moniliasis is one of the
most common opportunistic
diseases in AIDS. What is the
etiological agent of moniliasis
and what is the other name of
the disease? Why is monilia
also common in healthy
newborns?

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AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) are diseases that occur commonly in AIDS patients. They are caused by a number of bacterial, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that usually do not infect healthy individuals; this is why these infections are called opportunistic.

 

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