What is the most common opportunistic infection in children with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
1. Pneumocystic pneumonia
2. CMV
3. Meningitis
4. Encephalitis
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1. Pneumocystic pneumonia is most common, and children are treated prophylactically.
2. CMV is not considered an opportunistic infection.
3. Meningitis is not common in children with HIV.
4. Encephalitis can occur, but it is not a cause of infection.
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