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AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and is characterized by destruction of a component of the immune system called helper T cells (or CD4 cells). This inhibits the functioning of the entire immune system and makes one more susceptible to opportunistic infections or infections that people with normally functioning immune systems seldom succumb to.
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What is the term for infectious diseases associated with AIDS?
opportunistic infections
What infects and destroys T cells of the immune system?
HIV infects and destroys T cells of the immune system, leading to a weakened immune response and susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Does it burn when you go to the toilet if you have aids?
AIDS can produce a wide variety of symptoms because of the opportunistic infections that can result, however, the particular symptom that you describe would be more typical of gonorrhea or other urogenital infections than of AIDS.
Any treatments to opportunistic infection?
There are many different opportunistic infections and many different ways to treat them.
What is host susceptibility?
someone that is exposed to infections disease.
Examples of opportunistic infections for HIV positive individuals?
Examples of opportunistic infections in HIV positive individuals include Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, cytomegalovirus infection, cryptococcal meningitis, and Mycobacterium avium complex infection. These infections take advantage of the weakened immune system and can cause serious illness if not treated promptly. Early detection and proper treatment are crucial for managing opportunistic infections in HIV positive individuals.
What common disease-causing microorganisms are most likely to cause opportunistic infections after bacteria is killed by antibiotics?
most commonly Fungal infections
Does opportunistic infections occur when immune system is compromised?
Yes
What infection is bad for a person with AIDS but does not harm a healthy one?
These infections are called "opportunistic infections." They are called opportunistic because a weakened immune system is necessary for them to cause serious infection.
What kind of infections do people with compromised immune systems get?
People with comprimised immune systems are susceptible to all the infections commonly found in the population. They are also able to develop "opportunistic infections." There are a variety of opportunistic infections. A few include thrush, kaposi's sarcoma, pneumocystis pneumonia and cytomegalovirus.
Which phase of HIV infection is characterized by opportunistic infections?
Phase III
Is it true opportunistic infections cause diseases in people who already have hemophilia?
no
