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Opportunistic Infection

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: May 11, 2009

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Definition: When someone has an HIV infection, their immune system can be weakened. The illnesses caused by various organisms that take advantage of an immune system weakened by HIV infection are referred to as opportunistic infections. Persons living with advanced HIV infection suffer opportunistic infections that affect all parts of the body. Opportunistic infections common in persons with HIV infection and or AIDS include
Also Known As: OI's
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