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What are three types of opportunistic infections?

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What are three types of opportunistic infections?

HIV and opportunistic infections

  • cryptococcal meningitis.
  • toxoplasmosis.
  • PCP (a type of pneumonia)
  • oesophageal candidiasis.
  • certain cancers, including Kaposi’s sarcoma.

What are the symptoms of opportunistic infection?

Symptoms of opportunistic infections common with AIDS include:

  • Coma.
  • Coughing and shortness of breath.
  • Difficult or painful swallowing.
  • Extreme fatigue.
  • Fever.
  • Mental symptoms such as confusion and forgetfulness.
  • Nausea, abdominal cramps and vomiting.
  • Seizures and lack of coordination.

What is opportunistic infection short?

Opportunistic infections (OIs) are infections that occur more often or are more severe in people with weakened immune systems than in people with healthy immune systems.

Which medicine is best for infection?

Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics such as amoxicillin, erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. There are many different types of antibiotic, with different ways of working; the choice depends on the type of infection you have.

How are opportunistic infections treated?

If you develop an OI, there are treatments available such as antiviral, antibiotic, and antifungal drugs. The type of medicine used depends on the OI. Once an OI is successfully treated, a person may continue to use the same medicine or an additional medicine to prevent the OI from coming back.

How many opportunistic infections are there?

More than 20 opportunistic infections are considered AIDS-defining conditions.

Is a yeast infection an opportunistic infection?

Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic yeast infection in the world. They are found in up to 10 % of men on the genitalia, in the transitional zone between the mucous membrane and the skin; among non-pregnant women, the figure is 5–30%.

What can I take for infection?

How is an Infection Treated?

  • Antibiotics may be used to treat bacterial infections.
  • Antifungals may be used to treat fungal infections.
  • Supportive measures (such as pain relief, decongestants) may be used to treat some viral infections.
  • Anthelminthics may be used to treat parasitic infections.

What is the most common life threatening opportunistic infection?

Tuberculosis – it becomes aggressive among HIV/AIDS patients because of poor immune response of these patients.