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How are Opportunistic Infections related to AIDS?

April 26, 2017AIDS infections opportunistic

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How are Opportunistic Infections related to AIDS?

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People who aren’t HIV-infected can develop OIs if their immune systems are damaged. For example, many drugs used to treat cancer suppress the immune system. Some people who get cancer treatments can develop OIs. HIV weakens the immune system so that opportunistic infections can develop. If one is HIV-infected and develop opportunistic infections, s/he might have AIDS.