Question

Question 12.
(a) List the causative organisms for AIDS.
(b) Name two fungal diseases.

Answer 1

• Answer:

1. The causative agent of AIDS is HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
2. Other human diseases caused by fungi include athlete's foot, ringworm, aspergillosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis.

Answer 2

Answer:

• AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (HIV).
• Food poisoning and skin infections are two examples of fungal disorders.

Explanation:

• AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a chronic, potentially fatal disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV weakens your body's ability to fight infection and disease.
• Fungi-caused infections that affect those with a weakened immune system. Fungal diseases include ringworm, nail infections, and other common skin infections.