传染病-AIDS(精品课程l).pptVIP

* * * This graph shows the direct correlation between the lowering of the CD4 count and the acquisition of opportunistic infections. * These organisms can take advantage of the “opportunity” provided by the defective or weakened immune system that results from HIV/AIDS. The resulting illnesses are usually more severe in HIV/ AIDS patients than in people with normal immune systems. When a person is first found to be HIV positive, immunizations are given to help decrease the number of opportunistic infections. These immunizations include: Pneumovax Influenza vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Tetanu