Coinfections: Opportunistic Infections
Source: MedlinePlus
Links to information on cryptosporidiosis, an infection that causes diarrhea, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cryptosporidiosis.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
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
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/#
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
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
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
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