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What are are Clinical features of AIDS?

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    1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
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      The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection. Primary infection (Acute HIV) Some people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within two to four weeks after the virus enters the body. This illness, known as primary (acute) HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. PossiRead more

      The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection.

      Primary infection (Acute HIV)
      Some people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within two to four weeks after the virus enters the body. This illness, known as primary (acute) HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. Possible signs and symptoms include:

      Fever
      Headache
      Muscle aches and joint pain
      Rash
      Sore throat and painful mouth sores
      Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck
      Diarrhea
      Weight loss
      Cough
      Night sweats
      These symptoms can be so mild that you might not even notice them. However, the amount of virus in your bloodstream (viral load) is quite high at this time. As a result, the infection spreads more easily during primary infection than during the next stage.

      Clinical latent infection (Chronic HIV)
      In this stage of infection, HIV is still present in the body and in white blood cells. However, many people may not have any symptoms or infections during this time.

      This stage can last for many years if you’re not receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Some people develop more severe disease much sooner.

      Symptomatic HIV infection
      As the virus continues to multiply and destroy your immune cells — the cells in your body that help fight off germs — you may develop mild infections or chronic signs and symptoms such as:

      Fever
      Fatigue
      Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection
      Diarrhea
      Weight loss
      Oral yeast infection (thrush)
      Shingles (herpes zoster)
      Pneumonia
      Progression to AIDS
      Thanks to better antiviral treatments, most people with HIV in the U.S. today don’t develop AIDS. Untreated, HIV typically turns into AIDS in about 8 to 10 years.

      When AIDS occurs, your immune system has been severely damaged. You’ll be more likely to develop opportunistic infections or opportunistic cancers — diseases that wouldn’t usually cause illness in a person with a healthy immune system.

      The signs and symptoms of some of these infections may include:

      Sweats
      Chills
      Recurring fever
      Chronic diarrhea
      Swollen lymph glands
      Persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth
      Persistent, unexplained fatigue
      Weakness
      Weight loss
      Skin rashes or bumps

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