The precise type of opportunistic infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, or protozoan/parasitic) that occurs depends on the type and extent of immunologic alteration, whether it is cellular, humoral, phagocytic, or a combined defect; and on organisms present inside and outside the body.
Definition of clammy. clammier. ; clammiest. 1 : being damp, soft, sticky, and usually cool cold clammy hands clammy air. 2 : lacking normal human warmth the clammy atmosphere of an institution.
Blisters on the skin are a sign of severe water retention. This is caused by accumulation of fluid trapped under the skin surface. Other symptoms of water retention are. Swelling of the ankles, legs, face or other areas of the body. Pitting edema means a noticeable dimple is formed and remains for some time at the site where pressure is applied to the skin by fingers. Shiny and stretched look of the skin.