AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) happens when the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) reaches its last stage. HIV will, over time, leave the body defenseless to infection and certain types of cancers. The following AIDS symptoms will manifest themselves after being infected with HIV.
Early Stages
In the early stages of AIDS, no symptoms may appear, but after one to two months of being infected, the infected person may experience a fever, headache, lethargy and swollen glands in the area of the neck and groin.
Symptom-Free Period
Though some people may not experience symptoms for 10 years or longer after infection, destruction of the immune system still takes place while the HIV virus is growing during this symptom-free period. The virus may also be inactive and do no harm.
Initial Sign
An initial symptom of AIDS that is usually evident in a large number of infected individuals is enlargement of the lymph nodes.
Advanced Symptoms
Advanced symptoms of AIDS are weight loss, chronic cough, frequent fevers, extreme sweating at night, extreme tiredness, swollen glands, chronic diarrhea, patches of white in the mouth, pneumonia, red, brown, pink or purple spots on the skin, memory loss, neurological problems and depression.
Symptoms in Children
Children who are born with AIDS will experience continuous or intense symptoms within 24 months of being infected with HIV. HIV can be passed on to an unborn child from an infected mother during pregnancy, childbirth or while breastfeeding.
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