what are opportunistic infections related to HIV detail one specific opportunistic infection what are the consequences of not treating AIDS
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These infections are caused by microorganisms that do not usually cause disease in healthy individuals but can cause severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Some common opportunistic infections related to HIV include: Show more…
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