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HIV infection



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HIV
HIV
Primary HIV infection
Primary HIV infection
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Antibodies


HIV infection

Alternative Names:

Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Symptoms:

Any symptoms of illness may occur, since infections can occur throughout the body. Special symptoms relating to HIV infection include:

  • Sore throat
  • Mouth sores, including candidal infection
  • Muscular stiffness or aching
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Swollen lymph glands
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Rash of various types, including seborrheic dermatitis
  • Frequent vaginal yeast infections

Note: At the time of diagnosis with HIV infection, many people have not experienced any symptoms.


Signs and tests:
  • HIV ELISA/Western blot may show positive HIV antibody. If it is negative, the test should be repeated in 3 months.
  • CD4 count may show suppression of the immune system.
  • HIV RNA viral load indicates the amount of virus in the bloodstream.
  • Blood differential may show abnormalities.



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