Opportunistic Infections

Infections That Take Advantage Of A Weakened Immune System

HIV doesn't make you sick; infections do. As HIV weakens your immune system your body becomes at risk for infections that can make you very sick if left untreated. This collection of links provides you with helpful information about opportunistic infections.

Fungal Infections

• Candidiasis (oral and esophageal)
  (e.g. thrush)
• Cryptococcus
• Histoplasmosis

Bacterial Infections

• MAC
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Salmonellosis

Viral Infections

• CMV
• CMV Retinitis
• Herpes
• Hepatitis
• Epstein Barr
• Genital Wart
• Molluscum

Pneumonias

• Bacterial
• Pneumocystis

Parasitic Infections

• Toxoplasmosis
• Cryptosporidium
• Isosporiasis