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Will I get other health conditions because I have HIV?Not necessarily. Having HIV does not automatically mean you will get other health conditions (sometimes called ‘co-infections’). But you are more at risk of developing them if you do not look after yourself. It’s important to take your antiretroviral treatment and to have a healthy lifestyle. If you have HIV, your doctor will look for signs of other health conditions in your check-ups. They can also give you more information about conditions that are linked to HIV that will help you make sense of it all. What can I do to avoid getting other health conditions?If you have HIV there are many steps you can take to protect your health:
What if I already have another health condition?If this is the case you may already be seeing two doctors. It's important that both doctors know what medication you take so they can keep you healthy. This is because, in some cases, drugs to treat another condition might react with your HIV treatment, making one or both of them less effective or unsafe. It is good if your doctors can talk to each other directly, but this isn’t always possible. The more you learn and understand about your health, the more you can help information to be shared between your doctors. During appointments try making notes about the names of any drugs you are taking. You can then pass this information on to any other healthcare professionals who are supporting you. Let's talk about HIV and other health conditions!Here are a few questions
to help kick-off discussions on the issues you need to talk about! You can share them on social, on WhatsApp or just get talking. Test your knowledge of taking care of yourself
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How can I prevent tuberculosis?Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common co-infections for people with HIV. One of the best ways to avoid getting TB is to properly take your HIV treatment. Tuberculosis and HIV What is hepatitis and how can I prevent it?Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are common co-infections for people with HIV, especially people who inject drugs. Both are preventable and treatable. Talk to your healthcare provider about how often you should test for them. Using a condom and not sharing needles can prevent hepatitis. You can also get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Am I more at risk of cancer because I have HIV?Different cancers can have different causes and some are more common in people who have HIV, especially as people with HIV get older. Some types of cancer can be prevented with vaccines and regular screening. For example, the HPV vaccine provides nearly 100% protection from cervical cancer. Properly taking your HIV treatment, eating healthily and exercising regularly can reduce your risk of cancer. Am I more at risk of COVID-19 because I have HIV?We are still learning about COVID-19. But current evidence suggests that people with HIV have an increased risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from it. The best way to stay healthy is to properly take your HIV medication and any other medication you are on. It is also important to follow national guidelines on preventing COVID infections and testing, and get a COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 and HIV What are ‘opportunistic infections’ and how can I prevent them?When someone with HIV has a weakened immune system (shown by a low CD4 count), they are at risk of other infections. These are called ‘opportunistic infections’ and can be very serious. They include types of meningitis, PCP (a type of pneumonia) and certain cancers. Properly taking your HIV medication is the best way to avoid opportunistic infections, as this strengthens your immune system. Join the conversationThe basicsWill I get other health conditions because I have HIV?Not necessarily. Having HIV does not automatically mean you will get other health conditions (sometimes called ‘co-infections’). But you are more at risk of developing them if you do not look after yourself. It’s important to take your antiretroviral treatment and to have a healthy lifestyle. If you have HIV, your doctor will look for signs of other health conditions in your check-ups. They can also give you more information about conditions that are linked to HIV that will help you make sense of it all. What can I do to avoid getting other health conditions?If you have HIV there are many steps you can take to protect your health:
What if I already have another health condition?If this is the case you may already be seeing two doctors. It's important that both doctors know what medication you take so they can keep you healthy. This is because, in some cases, drugs to treat another condition might react with your HIV treatment, making one or both of them less effective or unsafe. It is good if your doctors can talk to each other directly, but this isn’t always possible. The more you learn and understand about your health, the more you can help information to be shared between your doctors. During appointments try making notes about the names of any drugs you are taking. You can then pass this information on to any other healthcare professionals who are supporting you. Let's talk about HIV and other health conditions!Here are a few questions
to help kick-off discussions on the issues you need to talk about! You can share them on social, on WhatsApp or just get talking. Test your knowledge of taking care of yourself
Taking care of yourself quizJoin the conversationIn detailHow can I prevent tuberculosis?Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common co-infections for people with HIV. One of the best ways to avoid getting TB is to properly take your HIV treatment. Tuberculosis and HIV What is hepatitis and how can I prevent it?Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are common co-infections for people with HIV, especially people who inject drugs. Both are preventable and treatable. Talk to your healthcare provider about how often you should test for them. Using a condom and not sharing needles can prevent hepatitis. You can also get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Am I more at risk of cancer because I have HIV?Different cancers can have different causes and some are more common in people who have HIV, especially as people with HIV get older. Some types of cancer can be prevented with vaccines and regular screening. For example, the HPV vaccine provides nearly 100% protection from cervical cancer. Properly taking your HIV treatment, eating healthily and exercising regularly can reduce your risk of cancer. Am I more at risk of COVID-19 because I have HIV?We are still learning about COVID-19. But current evidence suggests that people with HIV have an increased risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from it. The best way to stay healthy is to properly take your HIV medication and any other medication you are on. It is also important to follow national guidelines on preventing COVID infections and testing, and get a COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 and HIV What are ‘opportunistic infections’ and how can I prevent them?When someone with HIV has a weakened immune system (shown by a low CD4 count), they are at risk of other infections. These are called ‘opportunistic infections’ and can be very serious. They include types of meningitis, PCP (a type of pneumonia) and certain cancers. Properly taking your HIV medication is the best way to avoid opportunistic infections, as this strengthens your immune system. Join the conversationWhat organism causes the most common opportunistic infection in HIV positive people?Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC):
It is one of the most common opportunistic bacterial infections in the AIDS population in the US.
What are some opportunistic infections in HIV?In people with immune systems severely damaged by HIV, one of the most common and life-threatening causes of pneumonia is an infection with the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called Pneumococcus. People with HIV should get a vaccine to prevent infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What is the cause of opportunistic infection in HIV?With HIV, a weakened immune system increases vulnerability to a number of opportunistic infections, cancers, and other conditions. The CDC refers to these as “AIDS-defining” conditions.
What is the most common opportunistic infection in HIV and the first cause of mortality in HIV infected patients?Opportunistic infection was the reason of death in 45% of cases, the most frequent were PCP and CNS toxoplasmosis.
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