Symptoms of HIV
In most cases, symptoms of HIV are the consequence of infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and / or parasites.
Stage 1: Symptoms of early HIV infection
Many people with HIV have no symptoms for months to years after being infected. Some people develop symptoms similar to influenza.
Symptoms of early HIV infection include the following:
• Fever
• Chills
• Arthralgia
• muscle pain
• sore throat
• Sweat (especially at night)
• Enlarged glands
Red rash
• Tired
•weakness
• Unintentional weight loss
Stage 2: Asymptomatic HIV
In many cases, there are no additional symptoms for years after the first symptoms disappear.
During this time, the virus develops and damages the immune system and organs. Without resorting to drugs that block HIV replication, this process can take on average ten years. Infected people are often symptomatic, feel good, look healthy.
Stage 3: Late HIV infection
If left untreated, HIV weakens the ability to fight infection. That person becomes vulnerable to serious diseases. Infection at this stage is known as AIDS.
Symptoms of late stage HIV infection include the following:
• Blurred vision
• Diarrhea, which is usually persistent or chronic
• Dry cough
• Fever over 100 ° F (37 ° C) over several weeks
• Night sweat
Permanent fatigue
• Dyspnea (dyspnea)
• swollen glands that last for several weeks
• Unintentional weight loss
• White spots on the tongue or mouth
In the late stage of HIV infection, the risk of developing life-threatening diseases is much higher. Life-threatening diseases can often be managed, avoided and treated with appropriate medication, including HIV treatment.
Myths and facts of HIV and AIDS
There are many misconceptions about HIV and AIDS. The virus can not be sent from:
• Handshake
• tying
• Casual kiss
• Sneezing
• Touch unbroken skin
• Use the same toilet
• Share towels
• Share cutlery
· Resuscitation from mouth to mouth
• Other forms of "casual contact"
Diagnosis of HIV and AIDS
The CDC (Disease Control and Prevention Center) estimates that about 8 people living with HIV-positive Americans are not aware of the status of HIV infection.
HIV blood test and its result
Diagnosis is done by a blood test that specifically screen the virus. If HIV virus is found, the test result is "positive". Recheck the blood several times before the patient gets a positive result.
If a person is exposed to a virus, it is important to have an examination as soon as possible. If early HIV is detected, the chances of successful treatment will increase. You can use the home test kit as well.
After infection with HIV, it may take 3 to 6 months for the virus to appear in the test. It may be necessary to retest. If the patient has the highest risk of infection within the last 6 months, you can take the exam at once. However, the provider will encourage you to conduct another test within a few weeks.
Conclusion
HIV infection can cause the onset of AIDS. However, there is a possibility of being infected with HIV without causing AIDS. Without treatment, HIV infection will proceed and ultimately will develop into AIDS in the majority of cases. When someone undergoes AIDS diagnosis they are always carried over with them in their medical history.
