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AIDS - HIV

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Following are some of the signs and symptoms of HIV infection:

abdominal pain

altered mental status

chest pain

cough

depression, often with suicidal thoughts

eye problems, such as blurred vision or floaters

fatigue

fever

headache

night sweats

rashes

shortness of breath, especially with exertion

sore throat

vomiting and diarrhea

weight loss in adults or failure to thrive in children

People infected with HIV often have other infections because of their weakened immune system. These infections may include:

infections with unusual organisms

recurring or ongoing upper respiratory tract infections, such as colds or tonsillitis, in children

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