"In layman's terms, Mr. Liberace died of an opportunistic disease caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome," he said.
In general, the higher the CD4+ count, the less likely it is that opportunistic diseases will occur.
Too many other opportunistic diseases had taken over, too many organs were failing; too many healthier people needed attention.
When the immune system is weakened by a disease such as HIV infection, opportunistic diseases may cause serious, even life-threatening, illnesses.
It could also be classed as an opportunistic, viral disease.
Though the drugs cost the the department about $3 million annually, he added, inmates are subjected to fewer opportunistic diseases.
A decreased CD4 count, in combination with higher numbers on a viral load test, indicates an increased risk of getting sick from opportunistic diseases.
Tuberculosis is an opportunistic disease.
This helps keep a person's immune system healthy longer, which may slow the rate at which opportunistic diseases (such as pneumonia) develop.
You die of opportunistic diseases.