HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. This puts you at risk for serious infections and certain cancers. If the infection is not treated, it becomes a chronic HIV infection. Often, there are no symptoms during this stage. If it is not treated, eventually the virus will weaken your body's immune system. Then the infection will progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This is the late stage of HIV infection. With AIDS, your immune system is badly damaged. You can get more and more severe infections. These are known as opportunistic infections (OIs).
Fever
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
common
Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
common
Mouth ulcers
common
Headache
common
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat
common
Weight loss
or Poor appetite
Joint pain
or Muscle pain
Skin rash and redness
Diarrhea
or Feel like vomiting
Recent sex
Without any kind of infection control
History of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Intravenous drug abuse
If you have HIV Infection, then a visit to an infectious disease specialist is recommended.
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Infectious disease specialist