Symptoms

There are certain signs or symptoms usually associated with HIV/AIDS. But, the only sure way to determine if a person is infected is through testing

Some of the signs or symptoms associated with HIV/AIDS could be related to other diseases. In addition, an infected person might not show signs for many years.

Since, HIV attacks the immune system, the body’s protection against disease, an HIV infected person cannot fight infections. A doctor might be able to determine if a person has AIDS, if the infected person develops illnesses associated with HIV/AIDS. But, the only sure way this can be determined is by testing the person.

Some of the associated signs or symptoms include:

        Rapid weight loss

        Profuse night sweats

        Continuous and extreme tiredness

        Swollen glands

        Diarrhea for longer than a week

        White spots or blemishes around the mouth and throat areas

        Bumps or rashes in skin

        Constant cough

        Frequent unexplainable fever

        Pneumonia.

Some HIV infected women might experience severe yeast infections.

Remember, these are signs or symptoms that might be associated with other diseases. The best way to determine if a person is infected with the HIV virus or AIDS disease is to undergo testing.