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AIDS is the result of HIV infection. HIV uses the cells that fight disease in the human body to replicate. When HIV attacks immune cells, they are no longer effective at fighting disease. When a person's immune system reaches a certain level of deficiency, they may be at risk for acquiring diseases that those with normal functioning immune systems don't have to worry about. These diseases are called opportunistic infections. They take the opportunity to infect a human when their immune system is too weak to fight them.
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What is a term used to describe an infection that probably wouldn't be occurring if an individual weren't infected with HIV?
HIV-related or AIDS-Related illness. You may also be referring to a term called "Opportunistic Infection."
What disease does HIV bring?
HIV infection will bring in the dreaded syndrome called as AIDS. It may take up to eight years to develop the AIDS. If you are on proper therapy, the duration to develop the AIDS is prolonged to many years. In case of AIDS, you immunity is suppressed. You get infections by opportunistic infections.
What infection may lead to lymphoma?
Protecting oneself from developing AIDS, which may be a risk factor for lymphomas, is the only preventive measure that can be practiced.
Opportunistic infection may develop when?
Opportunistic infections may develop when a person's immune system is weakened or compromised, allowing normally harmless microorganisms to cause illness. This can happen in conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive therapy, or individuals taking certain medications that suppress the immune system.
Is aids funny?
If it is the AIDS which results from HIV infection, then no it isn't funny. If you are talking about some other type of aids such as comedian aids, then it may well be funny.
Why AIDS considered a syndrome?
Because HIV (AIDS virus) kills Helper-T cells of immune system which decreases the production of antibodies from the B-lymphocytes.This lowers our resistance to fight pathogenic microorganisms which increases the chances of several bacterial and viral infections of any organ of the body.So HIV infection results in a variety of symptoms and diseases depending upon the type of infection and organ affected so is called a syndrome and not a disease.in AIDS,even minor infections can lead to serious complications e.g.,common cold may aggravate into pneumonia and minor gut infection may lead to severe diarrhoea and blood loss.
People with AIDS are susceptable to many other diseases which of these would be the least likely pneumonia rheumatoid arthritis yeast infection in the mouth or protozoan infection of the intestine?
I'd like to issue a disclaimer that I am not a medical professional, just an HIV community educator and counselor.HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.)Individuals infected with HIV may become more apt to develop infections as their immune system is weakened by the virus over time. When someone has a weakened immune system, they are succeptible to "opportunitistic infections." Opportunistic infections are diseases that those with normal immune function do not have to be concerned about contracting.Apart from opportunistic infections, those with HIV infection may have increased difficulty when infected with other viruses, bacteria, fungi ect.Of the infections listed, rheumatoid arthiritis stands out as the condition that would be least likely to be caused by HIV infection. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks the joints. A person may be predisposed to RA and HIV can increase the severity of the condition, however the virus is not the cause of the condition.
Do chickenpox Aids yeast infection of the mouth hepatitis caused by virus?
Chickenpox and AIDS are viral illnesses. Thrush (yeast infection of the mouth) is caused by a fungus. Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, may be caused by many things, including viruses. It may also be caused by parasitic infection, medications, alcohol, and metabolic conditions.
Does aids cause bad body odor?
HIV/AIDS itself does not directly cause bad body odor; however, certain infections or conditions related to the disease, such as opportunistic infections or metabolic changes, can contribute to body odor. Additionally, some treatments for HIV/AIDS may lead to side effects that can affect personal hygiene and odor. Maintaining good hygiene and managing any secondary infections can help mitigate body odor in individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Are cats able to kill people who take chemotherapy?
Cats carry the parasite toxoplasma gondii. In immunocompromised patients (people with AIDS, on steroids) in can cause a fatal infection. In individuals with immunocompromising cancers (eg leukemias) who are receiving chemotherapy, this infection may also occur. I have not heard of a situation where chemotherapy itself lead to this infection, though.
What are the leading causes of death in aids patients?
Now, most patients die of pneumocystis but with early intervention this can be prevented. End-stage liver disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are very important causes of death. Others are non-HIV related.
How are AIDS patients with toxoplasmosis treated?
AIDS patients who have not been infected may be given a drug called TMP/SMX (Bactrim or Septra) to prevent toxoplasmosis infection.
