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==Related Chapters==
==Related Chapters==
[[HIV opportunistic infections]]
*[[HIV opportunistic infections]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:52, 5 April 2012

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Overview

Opportunistic infections are infections caused by organisms that usually do not cause disease in a person with a healthy immune system, but can affect people with a poorly functioning or suppressed immune system. They need an "opportunity" to infect a person.

Causes

Immunodeficiency or immunosuppression can be caused by:

Types of infections

These infections include:

Treatment

Treatment depends on the type of opportunistic infection, but usually involves different antibiotics.

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References

  1. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
  2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X

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