As a person with the Human Immunodeiciency Virus/Acquired Immunodeiciency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), you are susceptible to many types of infection, like those that can be brought on by disease-causing bacteria and other pathogens that cause foodborne illness.
• A properly functioning immune system works to clear infection and other foreign agents from your body. When the HIV virus that causes AIDS damages or destroys the body’s immune system, you become more vulnerable to developing an opportunistic infection, such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, or contracting an infection, such as a foodborne illness.
• As with many types of infection, because you have HIV/AIDS, you are more likely to have a lengthier illness,undergo hospitalization, or even die, should you contract a foodborne illness.
• Because your immune system is weakened, you must be especially vigilant when handling,preparing, and consuming foods.
• To avoid contracting a foodborne illness, you must be vigilant when handling, preparing, and consuming food.
