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HIV Infection Symptoms: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that is also called chronic. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV. HIV damages the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight infection and disease. It is important to get it treated in time.

What is HIV?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. It weakens the immune system, making it difficult to fight infections and diseases. If it is not treated in time, HIV can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which is a fatal disease. In such a situation, it is very important to know its symptoms.

Symptoms seen in women

  • Changes in the menstrual cycle
  • Sudden weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach problems
  • High fever
  • swollen lymph nodes

Symptoms seen in men

  • Pain in the testicles
  • Inflammation of the prostate gland
  • erectile dysfunction
  • Pain in the rectum
  • Showing symptoms of hypogonadism

Common symptoms of HIV

  • Fever
  • Feeling cold
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle pain
  • Tiredness
  • Night sweats
  • swollen lymph glands
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Skin rashes
  • Frequent infections
  • Night sweats
  • Pneumonia
  • Candidiasis (thrush) in the mouth
  • toxoplasmosis
  • swelling of the brain

Causes of HIV

HIV is spread through contact with an HIV-infected person's blood or by having sex. This can happen by having unprotected sex with an infected person, using an infected needle or syringe, or by giving birth or breastfeeding a child from an HIV-infected mother.

Ways to prevent HIV

  • Avoid having unsafe sex.
  • Do not use someone else's used syringe or injection.
  • Consult your doctor if you have HIV during pregnancy.
  • Avoid smoking, cigarette, and alcohol consumption.
  • Eat healthy things.
  • Many serious diseases can be avoided by exercising daily.
  • Get tested for HIV regularly.

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