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- A partial list of the world’s most common opportunistic diseases and diseases includes: •bacterial diseasessuch as tuberculosis (TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis), Mycobacterium aviumcomplex disease (MAC), bacterial pneumonia and septicaemia (“blood poisoning”) •protozoal diseasessuch as Pneumocystis cariniipneumonia (PCP), toxoplasmosis, microsporidiosis, cryptosporidiosis, isosporiasis and leishmaniasis •fungal diseasessuch as candidiasis, cryptococcosis (cryptococcal meningitis (CRM))...
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Aug 16, 2021 · Opportunistic infections (OIs) are infections that occur more often or are more severe in people with weakened immune systems than in people with healthy immune systems. People with weakened immune systems include people living with HIV. HIV damages the immune system.
Opportunistic infections occur in people with weakened or impaired immune systems. When the immune system is compromised, almost any infection can become an opportunistic infection. Opportunistic infections can be viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic in nature. Here are common examples by category.
Jan 22, 2024 · What Are Some of the Most Common Opportunistic Infections? Some of the most common OIs in people with HIV are: Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection — a viral infection that can cause eye inflammation, mouth and throat disease, genital herpes, and brain infections.
An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses) that take advantage of an opportunity not normally available.
May 1, 2024 · Opportunistic infections only cause disease when immune defenses are low. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention in those with HIV.
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Apr 28, 2023 · Opportunistic infections (OIs) are serious illnesses that can affect people with weakened immune systems, such as those living with HIV or AIDS. Learn about the most common OIs, how they are transmitted, and how to prevent and treat them with HIV drugs and other medications.
Jun 1, 2024 · Having HIV weakens your body's immune system. This can lead to serious infections that are called opportunistic infections (OIs). Read more.