Could Itchy Rash Be A Sign Of Primary HIV Infection
Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Symptoms
Symptoms related to HIV are usually due to an infection in part of the body. Some symptoms related to HIV infection include:
- Diarrhea
Fatigue - Fever
- Frequent
vaginal yeast infections - Headache
- Mouth sores, including yeast infection (
thrush ) - Muscle stiffness or aching
- Rash of different types, including
seborrheic dermatitis - Sore throat
Swollen lymph glands
Note: When they are diagnosed with HIV infection, many people have not had any symptoms.
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