When oral thrush,recurrent vaginal yeast infections,or skin disorders appear in the HIV-positive patient,the nurse assesses this as:

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Sentinel infections are opportunistic infections that may indicate underlying immunosuppression in the HIV-infected patient.It is not a definitive sign that AIDS has occurred,nor are these classified as primary pathogens. HIV is a retrovirus that incorporates itself into the genetic material of the host cells it infects,thus altering the DNA.

When Oral Thrush,recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections,or Skin Disorders Appear in the HIV-Positive