Common Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS
Common Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS
Infection | Description | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
A yeast infection of the esophagus | Painful swallowing and burning in the chest | |
An infection of the lungs with the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii | Difficulty breathing, cough, and fever | |
Infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, usually in the brain | Headache, confusion, lethargy, muscle weakness (in the arms, legs, or face), and seizures | |
Infection of the lungs and sometimes other organs with tuberculosis bacteria | Cough, fevers, night sweats, weight loss, and chest pain | |
Mycobacterium avium complex infection Infections Caused by Bacteria Related to Tuberculosis (TB) The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) are classified as mycobacteria. Many types of mycobacteria exist. Many of the types that do not cause tuberculosis (called nontuberculous mycobacteria)... read more | Infection of the intestine or lungs with bacteria that resemble tuberculosis bacteria | Fever, weight loss, diarrhea, and cough |
Infection of the intestine with the parasite Cryptosporidium | Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss | |
Infection of the tissues covering the brain with the yeast Cryptococcus | Headache, fever, and confusion | |
Infection of the eyes or intestinal tract with cytomegalovirus | Eye: Clouding of vision or blindness Intestinal tract: Diarrhea and weight loss |
