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6 Risk Factors Associated with HIV

HIV infection weakens the immune system and thus one becomes very susceptible to many types of infections and even some cancers. Infections that are commonly seen in HIV patients include:<br><br>Tuberculosis, Cytomegalovirus, Candidiasis, Cryptococcal meningitis, Toxoplasmosis, HIV/AIDs<br><br>Read On : https://stdtestmd.com/blog/6-risk-factors-hiv/

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6 Risk Factors Associated with HIV

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  1. What are the Risk Factors of HIV

  2. Complications of AIDS? Tuberculosis very commonly develops in HIV patients, especially those living in Asia and Africa. Because many strains of tuberculosis are resistant to drugs, the mortality of this infection is high.

  3. Complications of AIDS? Cytomegalovirus very rarely occurs in healthy people but is very common in HIV patients. It is easily acquired by contact with body fluids like tears, saliva, blood urine, semen or breast milk. Because of the weak immune system. CMV thrives and often causes damage to the eyes, brain, digestive system and lungs. It is also quite difficult to treat.

  4. Complications of AIDS? Candidiasis is another very common fungal infection in HIV patients. It often infects the tongue and presents with whitish patches in the mouth. Other organs affected by candida include the vagina and esophagus (the swallowing tube).

  5. Complications of AIDS? Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord. The organism cryptococcus is a fungus found in soil, and it is acquired by inhaling contaminated soil particles. Once it gets in the body, it infects the lung and brain. If not treated it is usually fatal.

  6. Complications of AIDS? Toxoplasmosis is a parasite acquired from infected cats.

  7. Complications of AIDS? HIV/AIDs patients can also develop cancers like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphomas, wasting syndrome, severe dementia, and kidney disease.

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