Becky Kuhn MD describes the symptoms of AIDS According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the symptoms include
rapid weight loss
dry cough
recurring fever or profuse night sweats
profound and unexplained fatigue
swollen lymph glands in the armpits groin or neck
diarrhea that lasts for more than a week
white spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue in the mouth or in the throat
pneumonia
red brown pink or purplish blotches on or under the skin or inside the mouth nose or eyelids
memory loss depression and other neurological disorders
If you have one or more of these symptoms does it necessarily mean you are infected with HIV or have developed AIDS No Many common diseases can cause one or more of these symptoms For example most people with a fever or sore throat are probably just experiencing common illnesses such as the cold influenza or mononucleosis A person is only diagnosed if they are confirmed HIV and also either have a CD4 count under 200 or have an opportunistic infection that is indicative of a weakened immune system So dont panic But if you have any of these symptoms and think theres even the slightest chance you might ever have been exposed to HIV you should see a doctor and ask to be tested for HIV Remember the CDC recommends that all adults be tested for HIV regardless of whether they believe they have any risk factors or exposure to HIV and regardless of whether they have any symptoms of HIVAIDS Get tested
