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What Are The Symptoms Of HIV?

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    hope this helps.... Found it on WEbMd.com



    HIV/AIDS Symptoms (Web MD)


        Many people do not develop symptoms after getting infected with HIV. Some
    people have a flu-like illness within several days to weeks after exposure to
    the virus. They complain of fever, headache, tiredness, and enlarged lymph
    glands in the neck. These symptoms usually disappear on their own within a few
    weeks.


        
    • Following initial infection, you may have no symptoms. The progression of
      disease varies widely among individuals. This state may last from a few months
      to more than 10 years.

      • During this period, the virus continues to multiply actively and infects
        and kills the cells of the immune system. The immune system allows us to fight
        against the bacteria, viruses, and other infectious causes.

      • The virus destroys the cells that are the primary infection fighters,
        called CD4+ or T4 cells.

    • Once the immune system weakens, a person infected with HIV can develop the
      following symptoms:

      • Lack of energy

      • Weight loss

      • Frequent fevers and sweats

      • Persistent or frequent yeast infections

      • Persistent skin rashes or flaky skin

      • Short-term memory loss

      • Mouth, genital, or anal sores from herpes infections.
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    answered 11 months ago

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