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    Opportunistic infections are infections that take advantage of a weakened immune system. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how opportunistic infections are caught, how to treat and prevent them, and much more.

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    • HIV and Infection from Pets

      Owning a pet can be important to your mental health, especially if you're suffering from a chronic disease like HIV. But be aware that there are health risks involved with pet ownership if your immune system has been compromised by your disease.

    • What Is HIV?

      Get the basics on AIDS/HIV from the experts at WebMD.

    • What Opportunistic Infections Do You Get With HIV?

      Immune systems weakened by HIV are targets for opportunistic infections. Find out which infections are more common and how you can try to prevent them.

    • Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)

      Pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP, is a serious infection that often affects people with HIV and AIDS. Find out more from the experts at WebMD.

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