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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)\/ AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome) is a sexually transmitted infection that makes your immunity weak by destroying your immune system so that any infection can attack you and have life-threatening consequences or lead to death.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sounds Frightening!!!!!! We know. But you can prevent many opportunistic infections by taking some preventive measures. Learn about them in this article.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Why do opportunistic infections happen with HIV and AIDS?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Well, there is a reason that opportunistic infections are lethal with HIV\/AIDS. Opportunistic infections also happen to us even when we are not infected with HIV\/AIDS, but these infections are not as deadly as they become with HIV infection\/AIDS. But after HIV\/AIDS any disease can become an opportunistic disease. Why?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Because HIV starts destroying the defense system – the immune system. The Immune system produces CD4 T cells and HIV after defeating the immune system also destroys the CD4 cells (Which is the last line of defense). CD4 cells are the one that plays a key role to stop this opportunistic disease from attacking the body, very easily making your condition worse or even leading to death. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why you need to maintain the CD4 count in your body so you can prevent these types of infectious diseases. Even with HIV, if you take preliminary treatment and maintain proper medications you can avoid these infectious diseases. <\/span> Common opportunistic infections<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although, any disease can become an opportunistic infection when your immune system is weak. Some common opportunistic infections include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What can you do to prevent opportunistic infections?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you get infected with opportunistic infections, ask your health provider about how to treat them. To prevent opportunistic infections is to take HIV medications because HIV medications try to keep your immune system strong to fight back these diseases. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are some steps you can follow to prevent opportunistic infections:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Opportunistic diseases are diseases that look for the opportunity to attack your body when your immunity is weak. That\u2019s why you should try to maintain your health by maintaining a good lifestyle. And try to avoid getting HIV by taking the necessary precautions. Because HIV is the main disease that gives this opportunistic infection a chance to attack your body. So, HIV prevention is necessary. And if you have HIV then, take proper medications to reduce the chances of getting these diseases.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Want to know about the treatment of opportunistic infections?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n At\u00a0Doral Health and Wellness,\u00a0<\/strong>we have specialists for Infectious diseases <\/strong>that can help you manage your condition. For more information, you can visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212,<\/strong>\u00a0or call us at\u00a01-347-384-5690<\/strong>. You can also visit our website at\u202fhttps:\/\/doralhw.org<\/strong><\/a>\u202for contact us at\u202finfo@mainwebsite.dialysisny.com<\/strong><\/a>\u202fif you have any queries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)\/ AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome) is a sexually transmitted infection that makes your immunity weak by destroying your immune system so that any infection can attack you and have life-threatening consequences or lead to death.\u00a0\u00a0 Sounds Frightening!!!!!! We know. But you can prevent many opportunistic infections by taking some preventive measures. 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