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Index 
5.1-5.2 Introduction and aims 
5.3 OI and coinfection overview
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coinfection having two infections, eg HIV and TB.
HIV human immunodeficiency virus.
immune system different parts of your body used to fight infections.
opportunistic infection (OI) infection that occurs after your immune system has been damaged by HIV.
symptom sign of illness.
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Section 5 provides an overview of the most common opportunistic infections and coinfections related to HIV.
Opportunistic Infections (OIs) are illnesses that your body is not able to fight because of the damage caused by HIV to your immune system.
After reading section 5, advocates will understand the main symptoms and ways to prevent or treat:
Index 5.1-5.2 Introduction and aims 5.3 OI and coinfection overview
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Last updated on Monday 26th November 2007.
