THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
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opportunistic infections
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oportunnistic infections
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Detailed explanation-1: -In people with immune systems severely damaged by HIV, one of the most common and life-threatening causes of pneumonia is an infection with the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called Pneumococcus. People with HIV should get a vaccine to prevent infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Detailed explanation-2: -HIV damages the immune system. A weakened immune system makes it harder for the body to fight off OIs. HIV-related OIs include pneumonia, Salmonella infection, candidiasis, toxoplasmosis, and tuberculosis (TB). For people with HIV, the best protection against OIs is to take HIV medicines every day.
Detailed explanation-3: -Having HIV weakens your body’s immune system. It destroys the white blood cells that fight infection. This puts you at risk for opportunistic infections (OIs). OIs are serious infections that take advantage of your weak immune system.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tuberculosis-it becomes aggressive among HIV/AIDS patients because of poor immune response of these patients.