acteria. Both of the possible organisms have expressed that they are widely found in AIDS patients. It occurs in approximately 80% of AIDS patients and is the major cause of death in that group. As I researched I found it almost impossible to read about one of these organisms and not read how related to AIDS it was. To test for this particular organism one can perform a bronchoscopy or examine the sputum cytology. After performing a bronchoscopy, the results of the trachea and bronchii should contain normal secretions and no foreign bodies or obstructions. When looking at the results of the sputum, epithelial cells from the lining of the respiratory tract should be present. However, if any abnormal cells are located, this test would be a positive test and further actions should be considered....
