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Opportunistic infections

Opportunistic infections are infections caused by organisms and 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. more...

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Causes

  • immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by:
    • Malnutrition
    • Recurrent infections
    • Organ transplant recipients
    • Chemotherapy for cancer
    • AIDS or HIV-infection
    • Genetic predisposition
  • Skin damage
  • Antibiotic treatment
  • Medical procedures

Types of infections

These infections include:

  • Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

Treatment

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

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