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Because the immune system is compromised from the STI infection. Other infections can cause inflammation or ulcers in the genitals, making it easier to pick up additional infections. Lastly, having STIs means that the person is engaging in risky sexual behaviors that increase the ir risk for contracting HIV.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoGonorrhea can increase the risk of HIV by making it easier for the virus to pass into the body through inflamed skin. In addition, both gonorrhea and HIV can be spread by oral, anal, and vaginal sex, so they have the same risk factors.
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∙ 11y agoAll STD infections make a person more susceptible to HIV infection.
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∙ 14y agoBecause having a STI (or STD) compromises the immune system, an infected persons chances are increased for any type of infection, including HIV.
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∙ 10y agoThe inflammation that chlamdyia causes in the urogenital tract makes it easier for HIV to enter your body.
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Is HIV a air bourne virus?
No. HIV is a STD.
Can you have hiv and trichomoniasis together?
No, trichomoniasis is actually a protozoa (like a bacteria) that you can get rid of with the right antibiotics. However, all sex partners need treatment because, you can catch it right back again if exposed to it.
Do HIV and STD the same?
No . . . an STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. HIV infection is just one of many STDs.
Does having an STD increase the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes; having a STD absolutely does increase your chances of contracting HIV.
What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?
aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.
Is HIV the most common STD?
Nope actually chlamydia and herpes are the more common stds.
Why is someone who already has STD at risk of getting HIV?
Because having a STD compromises the immune system which will allow the virus to transfer more easily.
HIV and STD free mean?
That a person does not have HIV or a sexually transmitted disease.
The most serious type of STD is .?
HIV
What STD attacks the immune system?
The HIV virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS.
Does having an STD affect the risk of HIV?
Yes it does; you are more apt to catch HIV if infected with a STI.Since the STDs reduce you immune system response, your immune system is less likely to protect you from the HIV infection.Yes having STDs such as herpes and chlamydia does increase the risk of getting and spreading HIV.
Which incurable STD leads to AIDS?
Infection with HIV is the STD that can lead to AIDS. There is no cure, but many effective treatments.
