- 1. Influenza (flu)
- (Influenza (flu))
- ... are more likely to develop influenza. Weakened immune system. Cancer treatments, anti-rejection drugs, corticosteroids and HIV/AIDS can weaken your immune system. This can make it easier for you ...
- 2. 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, ...
- 3. 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 ...
- 4. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... pain, swelling and stiffness are possible results. Increased risk of HIV/AIDS. Having gonorrhea makes you more susceptible to infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that leads ...
- 5. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... may be associated with other medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, Crohn's disease and parasitic infections. Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Some forms ...
- 6. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... virus (HIV) or if you're undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, your body's ability to fight off an infection is impaired. Medications. In rare instances, the anticoagulant drug warfarin ...
- 7. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... alcoholism and HIV/AIDS. While you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer you to a rheumatologist — a doctor who specializes in arthritis and other joint disorders — or ...
- 8. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... increase your risk of kidney infection. Weakened immune system. Medical conditions that impair your immune system, such as diabetes and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), increase your risk ...
- 9. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... weakened by medications such as corticosteroids or diseases such as HIV/AIDS Drink water contaminated by sewage that contains S. typhi Intestinal bleeding or holes The most serious complication ...
- 10. Trichomoniasis
- (Trichomoniasis)
- ... birth canal Having trichomoniasis also appears to make it easier for women to become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Your family doctor, gynecologist or a medical practitioner at ...
- 11. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... or mononucleosis, such as: Body aches Swollen lymph nodes Headache Fever Fatigue Occasionally, a sore throat In people with weakened immune systems If you have HIV/AIDS, are receiving ...
- 12. Jock itch
- (Jock itch)
- ... it at the same time you are treating your jock itch to reduce the risk of recurrence. People with weak immune systems, such as those with diabetes or HIV/AIDS, may find it more difficult to get rid of ...
- 13. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... folliculitis. Seen primarily in those with HIV, this type of folliculitis is characterized by recurring patches of inflamed, pus-filled sores, primarily on the face and sometimes on the back or upper ...
- 14. 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 ...
- 15. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... cysts sometimes rupture, releasing more larvae, which can move to other organs and form additional cysts. A ruptured or leaking cyst can cause an allergy-like reaction, with itching, hives, swelling and ...
- 16. Ringworm (scalp)
- (Ringworm (scalp) )
- ... granule medication that can be added to food or a beverage. Common side effects include diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach pain, rash, itching, hives, and changes in taste or loss of taste. There is a small ...
- 17. Ringworm (body)
- (Ringworm (body) )
- ... immune system A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. However, people with weak immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult ...
- 18. Nipples Sucked Risk of HIV Infection
- (HIV Transmission)
- HIV can be transmitted from an HIV-infected mom to her infant via breastfeeding. This is due to many factors, including the quantity of breast milk and the underdeveloped immune system of babies. For adults ...
- 19. 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 ...
- 20. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... effects may include chest pain, chills, fever, flushing, hives, itching and troubled breathing. Surgery An operation to close a fistula may be done by a gynecologist or a colorectal surgeon. The goal ...
