HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system. It’s transferred through bodily fluids like semen, vaginal fluids,and blood. Early detection of HIV can help ensure prompt treatment to control the virus and prevent progression into stage 3 HIV.
Stage 3 HIV is more commonly known as AIDS.early treatment using antiretroviral drugs makes the virus undetectable, which can prevent transmission to other people.
The early signs of HIV, also known as acute retroviral syndrome, include:
*headache
*fever
*tiredness or fatigue
*joint pain
*loss of appetite
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*swollen lymph nodes
*sore throat
*rash
*muscle and joint pain
*ulcers in the mouth
*ulcers on the genitals
*night sweats
*diarrhea
*malaise
*muscle pain
*nausea
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Early HIV symptoms generally develop within 2 to 4 weeks of transmission. Some people may not experience any early symptoms after they’ve contracted HIV.
It’s important to remember that these early HIV symptoms are also associated with common illnesses and health conditions.
HIV is a manageable health condition. But left untreated, HIV can progress to stage 3 even if no symptoms are present. That’s why it’s so important to get tested .
Symptoms that indicate HIV may have progresse to stage 3
include:
*high fevers
*chills and night sweats
rashes
*breathing problems and persistent coughing
*severe weight loss
*white spots in the mouth
*genital sores
*unexplained fatigue
*pneumonia
*memory problems
Depending on the phase of HIV, symptoms can vary.
The first stage of HIV is known as acute or primary HIV infection. It’s also called acute retroviral syndrome. During this stage, some people experience common flu-like symptoms
that may be hard to distinguish from a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection .
The next phase is the clinical latency stage. The virus becomes less active, though it’s still in the body. During this stage, people experience no symptoms while the viral infection progresses at very low levels. This period of latency can last a decade or longer.
The final phase of HIV is stage 3. During this phase, the Immune system is severely damaged and is vulnerable to opportunistic infections . Once HIV progresses into stage 3,
symptoms associated with infections may become apparent.
These symptoms can include:
*nausea
*vomiting
*fatigue
*fever
*cough
*night sweats
*rashes
*weight loss.
