HIV/AIDS Health Topics

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Coinfections: Opportunistic Infections

Cryptosporidiosis HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on cryptosporidiosis, an infection that causes diarrhea, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cryptosporidiosis.html

HIV/AIDS and Infections HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on infections related to HIV/AIDS, as well as information regarding current clinical research.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aidsandinfections.html

Kaposi's Sarcoma HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer often found in individuals with HIV/AIDS, including symptoms, treatment, screening and prevention, disease management, clinical trials, and current research.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kaposissarcoma.html

Opportunistic Infections (OIs) HTML

Source: National Women's Health Information Center

Information about opportunistic infections that occur in HIV-infected people, especially women.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/opportunistic-infections-and-other-conditions/#

Opportunistic Infections (OIs) in HIV/AIDS (Pocket Card - March 2012) PDF (1)

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

Printable document for clinicians with information about medications to treat opportunistic infections (OIs) in people infected with HIV.

http://www.faetc.org/PDF/Pocket_Guides/Opportunistic_Infections_Drug_Card_Letter_Size.pdf

Opportunistic Infections Image Library HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Images of clinical symptoms of HIV infection, categorized by complication and organ system. Includes HIV complications and coinfections.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/image-library/opportunistic-infections.asp

Pneumocystis Infections HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on pneumocystis carinii/jiroveci infections, lung infections that commonly affect individuals with HIV/AIDS. Includes links to treatment, prevention and screening, disease management, and clinical trials.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumocystisinfections.html

You Can Prevent PCP in Children HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information about Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in children, including prevention strategies and treatment options.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/pcpkidz.htm