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No, these are caused by opportunistic pathogens which take advantage of a suppressed immune system, regardless of what causes that suppression. eg, malnutrition, exhaustion, immunosuppressant drugs for transplant recipients, Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, genetic predisposition, pregnancy. The list could go on and on.
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What is the Difference between infections and non-infections diseases?
Infectious diseases are diseases that others can get from you either by touching the infected area, breathing the infected air, or touching items that you or the infected area have touched. Noninfectious diseases mean others cannot get the disease from you in any manner.
Who gives infections for mw3?
By infections, I hope u mean the game mode. If u mean infections, as in virius', I cant help. The game mode, when u get killed or die via fall damage, u will be turned to one of the infected.
What does AIDS-OI mean?
OI= Opportunistic Infection. It is a term that describes a number of different infections, or symptoms that can occur while the immune system weakend by the AIDS virus.
In will Shakesperes time what does infectious mean?
It would normally mean that the persons penis was infected - or to be more clinical, an STD. In Hersames against Dumas we see the term 'infectious' reffering to the genetalia of the four cowards being cooked in a saucepan to get rid of the 'infections' that the prostitutes have bestowed upon them. It's basic fisics.
HIV method of diagnosis?
AIDS in the medical condition that results from infection with the HIV virus. A person can potentially live years with HIV without having AIDS.However, there are generally three things healthcare providers will look for when diagnosing AIDS:1) Viral load count--that is, how much of the HIV virus does the individual have in their body. This can be detected via a blood test.2) CD4 cell count--this is a measurement of the number of CD4 cells the person has. As the disease progresses, a person's CD4 count will drop to low levels, indicating that the immune system is failing. Generally, a CD4 count of below 200/millimeter of blood is an indicative of AIDS3) The development of opportunistic infections--Individuals whose immune system is failing will often develop infections, known as opportunistic infections. The most common opportunistic infections in AIDS patients are: Kaposi's sarcoma, Pneumocystis carinii penumonia and thrush.
Does the term aids mean a condition which limits the body's abiltity to fight infections?
Yes, the term "AIDS" refers to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, which is a condition caused by the HIV virus that severely weakens the immune system. This impairment limits the body's ability to fight infections and diseases, making individuals more susceptible to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. As the immune system deteriorates, it can lead to life-threatening complications.
What does AIDS Ol mean?
I presume this question relates to advanced stage HIV infection. O I would therefore be Opportunistic Infections which take advantage of the weakened immune system that results from a median average of 10 years since the source exposure and establishment of the HIV infection.
What h i v mean?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which help the immune system fight infections. If not treated, HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a condition where the immune system is severely damaged, making the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers.
What does it mean when your ear bleeds?
It means get yourself to a medical professional
What does Opportunistic association mean?
Opportunistic means ready to control a situation for selfish reasons. Association means to be with the same group. Altogether, the phrase means a business or group of people ready to exploit something.
What does it mean when your ear piercing is bleeding?
its infected
What does it mean becoming septic?
An example is, if a wound becomes septic, it has become infected.
