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GlossaryOpportunistic Infections

illnesses caused by pathogens exploiting weakened immune systems

Opportunistic infections are illnesses caused by pathogens that take advantage of a weakened immune system, which would not typically cause disease in a healthy individual. These infections are common in people with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, undergoing chemotherapy, or taking immunosuppressive drugs.

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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

30 citations, June 2015 in “South African journal of botany”

Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.

research The Dermatology Consultant: A Retrospective Analysis of Inpatient Dermatology

3 citations, May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatologists greatly affect inpatient diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, especially in spotting infections in patients with weakened immune systems.

research Integrated Safety Analysis of Baricitinib in Adults With Severe Alopecia Areata From Two Randomized Clinical Trials

25 citations, November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.

research The Impact of HIV-Related Diseases on Pigmented Skin Types

7 citations, October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.

research Analysis of the Scalp of Women with AIDS Subjected to Autopsy: Epithelial, Follicular, and Immunologic Aspects

3 citations, August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology”

AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.

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