Bacterial Infections
Parasitic Infections
Opportunistic Infections
Infections That Take Advantage Of A Weakened Immune System
By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com
Updated: May 01, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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.
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