Which of the following Mycoplasma species is associated with individuals who are positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is capable of invading human cells, and can modulate the immune system?

a. M. pneumoniae
b. M. genitalium
c. M. hominis
d. Mycoplasma fermentans


D
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