AIDS Complications

When an individual is in the later stages of the HIV virus or has developed the AIDS disease, their immune system is severely compromised and there are many conditions which are associated with HIV and AIDS complications.

In this medical guide you will learn about a few of these medical conditions which can develop when someone is infected with the HIV virus or has AIDS. The most common infection to occur is "PCP" or "Pneumocystis Pneumonia" the reason why this is seen so frequently is because PCP is an airborne fungus which is very common and anyone with an immune system that is weak is extremely susceptible.

"TB" or "Tuberculosis" is known to be the disease which causes the most deaths worldwide among patients with HIV and AIDS complications. TB generally affects the lungs but can also be damaging to other parts of the body including the central nervous system.

"MAC" or "Mycobacterium Avium Complex" is a bacteria which is very common in soil, food, and water which can be found in almost every human body and normally not a problem for people with healthy immune systems however, anyone with a weakened immune systems such as in the case of individuals with HIV or AIDS, this bacteria can lead to serious illnesses. 

"Oral Thrush" or "Oral Candidiasis" is a fungus which is more commonly known as yeast which can cause infections in the mouth and other parts of the body which is often times seen in the vaginal area of women and is called a vaginal yeast infection.

One of the more feared conditions associated with HIV and AIDS complications is "CMV" or "Cytomegalovirus" which is actually a very common herpes virus which many people have but unlike individuals with a weakened immune system is not a problem because it easily dealt with by normal immune systems. The reason why this virus is so feared among people with HIV or AIDS is that it can cause an eye infection called retinitis which can eventually lead to blindness.