- 1. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... anti-rejection drugs for a transplanted organ, which suppress your immune system You have HIV or AIDS You have certain types of cancer or other disorders that affect your immune system In addition, ...
- 2. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... that impairs your immune system, such as diabetes, HIV infection, cancer or liver disease You're older than 65, particularly if you live in a nursing home Group B strep infection can lead to life-threatening ...
- 3. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... into the air via coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis was once rare in developed countries, but the number of TB cases began increasing in 1985. Part of the increase was caused by the emergence of HIV, the ...
- 4. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... People with immunodeficiency, including those with certain transplanted organs, leukemia or HIV/AIDS Complications of respiratory syncytial virus include: Hospitalization. When respiratory ...
- 5. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... life. It's possible to get chickenpox more than once, but this isn't common. The vaccine isn't approved for: Pregnant women People with weakened immunity, such as those with HIV or people on immune-suppressing ...
- 6. Valley fever
- (Valley fever)
- ... those living with HIV/AIDS — and those of Filipino, Hispanic, African, Native American or Asian descent are at risk of developing a more severe form of coccidioidomycosis. Complications of coccidioidomycosis ...
- 7. Heroin and Other Narcotic Analgesics (Pain Relievers)
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... swings Tremors Chronic constipation Toxic psychosis Appetite loss Collapsed veins from repeated injections Blood-borne infections, including hiv/aids and hepatitis, from contaminated needles ...
- 8. Contagious Health Problems in Schools
- (School)
- ... be more serious for people with some hereditary disorders, such as sickle-cell disease, that affect red blood cells. AIDS/HIV Infection AIDS/HIV infection is an increasingly common, life-threatening ...
- 9. Insect bites and stings: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... or stinging sensation and mild swelling that disappear within a day or so. A delayed reaction may cause fever, hives, painful joints and swollen glands. You might experience both the immediate and the ...
- 10. Anaphylaxis: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... slowly in a severe reaction. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Skin reactions including hives, itching, and flushed or pale skin Swelling of the face, eyes, lips or throat Constriction ...
- 11. Childhood asthma
- (Childhood asthma)
- ... asthma include: Exposure to tobacco smoke Previous allergic reactions, including skin reactions, food allergies or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) A family history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, hives ...
- 12. Antiphospholipid syndrome
- (Antiphospholipid syndrome)
- ... antibodies — though not necessarily developing the syndrome. They include: Infections. People with syphilis, HIV infection, hepatitis C and malaria, among others, have a higher incidence of having ...
- 13. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- (Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
- ... and bacterial infections appear to increase the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Viruses linked to increased non-Hodgkin's lymphoma risk include HIV and Epstein-Barr virus. Bacteria linked to an increased ...
- 14. Drug allergy
- (Drug allergy)
- ... signs of a drug allergy are hives, rash or fever. You can have an allergic reaction to a drug anytime you take it, even if it caused no reaction in the past. Most drug-related symptoms are not a true ...
- 15. Pet allergy
- (Pet allergy)
- ... is an immune system reaction that causes skin inflammation. Direct contact with an allergy-causing pet may trigger allergic dermatitis symptoms, which may include: Raised, red patches of skin (hives) ...
- 16. Mold allergy
- (Mold allergy)
- ... area. During the test, these substances are applied to the skin in your arm or back with tiny punctures. If you're allergic, you develop a raised bump (hive) at the test location on your skin. Blood ...
- 17. Milk allergy
- (Milk allergy)
- ... to hours after consuming milk. Signs and symptoms of milk allergy range from mild to severe and can include wheezing, vomiting, hives and digestive problems. Rarely, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis ...
- 18. Egg allergy
- (Egg allergy)
- ... from mild to severe and can include skin rashes, hives, nasal inflammation, and vomiting or other digestive problems. Rarely, egg allergy can cause anaphylaxis — a life-threatening reaction. Egg allergy ...
- 19. Hay fever
- (Hay fever)
- ... are pricked into the skin of your arm or upper back and you're observed for signs of an allergic reaction. If you're allergic, you develop a raised bump (hive) at the test location on your skin. Allergy ...
- 20. Hepatitis C Test
- (STD Combo Pack)
- ... of the disease. About 25% of those with HIV/AIDS also have an HCV co-infection, and their liver disease is likely to progress at an accelerated rate. If the disease is very mild, why should ...
