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					| Opportunistic Infections in HIV
		
			| Opportunistic Infections in HIVSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewOpportunistic infections and diseases occur in people whose
		immune systems have been weakened. They usually do not
		occur in people who have healthy immune systems. When the immune system is
		weakened by a disease such as
		HIV infection, opportunistic diseases may cause
		serious, even life-threatening, illnesses. Opportunistic infections that are common in people who have
		AIDS include:  People who have AIDS are more likely to develop certain cancers, such
		as:CreditsByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine
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