Infections can occur more easily or become more severe when the immune system is weakened by HIV, with resources related to prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis (or thrush) is a fungal infection of the mouth, esophagus and/or vagina. Learn more…
Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an illness caused by a parasite that lives in soil, food, and…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
In individuals with HIV who have low CD4 counts, cytomegalovirus infection can be extremely…
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are liver infections caused by a virus. Find links to resources on…
Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)
Mycobacterium avium complex usually causes illness only in individuals with very weakened…
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that lives in the lungs of many people. Most people'…
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a rare infection that damages the material (myelin…
Tuberculosis (TB)
HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of tuberculosis in individuals with HIV.…
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