People who have aids are more likely than others to become ill with multiple infections because the pathogen that causes aids

The pathogen that causes aids is known as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus compromises the immune system by destroying T-helper cells, a type of white blood cell. By compromising the immune system, people with HIV are more at risk and vulnerable to getting sick from other diseases. Although there is as yet no cure for HIV, antiretroviral drugs prevent the virus from growing.