Which of the following coinfections often lead to smear-negative TB and PPD anergic false-negative results?

Which of the following coinfections often lead to smear-negative TB and PPD anergic false-negative results?

Which of the following coinfections often lead to smear-negative TB and PPD anergic false-negative results?









A. HCV
B. Borrelia burgdorfei
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
D. HIV
E. methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
















Answer: D