How Do You Manage Opportunistic Infections When HIV Positive?
People who are HIV positive frequently suffer from a weakened immune system, which makes them vulnerable to many opportunistic infections. People with HIV or AIDS must manage such vulnerabilities carefully, because these infections can be difficult to treat and sometimes lethal for HIV positive individuals. The most common and serious of these is pneumocystis carinii. Others include cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, hepatitis C virus and mycobacterium avium. Take all medications in your HIV or AIDS treatment regiment exactly as prescribed. Avoid activities or employment that increase your risk of infection or put you in proximity to people who are sick. Talk to your doctor before taking a position in a hospital, prison or homeless shelter. Wash your hands frequently and avoid any unprotected contact with the biological waste of human beings or animals in any environment, from sexual contact to swimming in a swimming pool. Monitor your CD4 cell count and ask your doctor to p
