Symptoms of HIV
Symptoms of HIV may go ignored.
For Women symptoms of HIV include: recurrent yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis), pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal changes or dysplasia (growth and presence of precancerous cells) in cervical tissue, genital ulcers, genital warts, and severe mucosal herpes infections.
The early symptoms of HIV infection can resemble symptoms of common cold or flu viruses. The early symptoms of HIV infection can also be similar to the symptoms of other sexually transmitted diseases and other infections such as "mono" or hepatitis, which are much more commonly and more easily transmitted.
A characteristic feature of acute HIV infection is open sores or ulcers involving the mucous membranes and skin in certain areas of the body. They may be located in the mouth; the esophagus (throat, which extends from the mouth to the stomach); the anus; or the penis. Ulceration involving the esophagus often causes pain during swallowing. The ulcers tend to be shallow, with sharply defined edges, and are typically swollen and painful.
HIV-infected individuals are more prone to severe malaria than non-infected individuals.
In most patients, symptoms of HIV begin about two to four weeks after exposure. However, there have been instances in which up to 10 months have passed between exposure and the first signs and symptoms of HIV infection.
Treatment of HIV
Provided by Peter Hutch
Article not intended to diagnosis, treat HIV or AIDS. Always consult your doctor for health care diagnosis and treatment.
