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Why do AIDS victims die from different kinds of infection rather than from a single aids disease?
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∙ 11y ago
The disease lowers their immunity to fight off infection.
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Why do AIDS victims die from different kinds of infectious disease rather than from a single AIDS disease?
Because AIDS is an auto-immune disease and your resistance to germs, viruses, and bacteria are lowered. This makes it very easy to catch an infectious disease and once the body's immune system is further compromised by being sick it is relatively easy for the organs to malfunction.
Is spinal stenosis a disease or a condition?
Spinal stenosis is a condition. It is not caused by an outside agent creating an infection, but rather a problem that your body has independently developed.
Is an HIV infection different from a cold virus infection?
HIV attacks helper T cells that are trying to fight infection, rather than attacking healthy body cells like a cold virus does. HIV attacks lymphocytes directly.
The presence of what indicates a current infection rather than a previous infection or vaccination?
IgM
Why does my son keep getting blood infections Hes had osteomyolitus he has it againHis personality has changed for the worst Help?
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone caused by bacteria. His behavioral problems are not caused by the disease itself, but rather by the antibiotics associated with the disease. Try switching the antibiotic medication.
What is based on victims reports rather than on polices reports?
National Crime Victimization Survey
What is based on victims reports rather than police reports?
National Crime Victimization Survey
Is peritonitis contagious?
Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum. It requires prompt medical attention to fight any infection. It is not contagious but rather infectious.
Is there a connection between cat bites and fungal infection on human toes?
Cat bites would more likely cause a bacterial infection rather than a fungal infection.
What kind of disease is hemophilia?
Hemophilia is not a disease, my dear friend. Rather, it is a genetic disorder regarding the blood.
Is Edema its own disease?
Edema is a sign of an underlying problem, rather than a disease unto itself
Can humans get pink eye from a dog?
Yes, if the human has a bacterial infection, it is possible for that infection to be transferred to the dog. I will point out, however, that this is rather rare.
