You may not have any early signs of HIV. But if you do get symptoms right away (called acute HIV infection), they probably won’t be gender-specific. Tell your doctor if you think you’ve been exposed ...

The first signs of HIV may include a fever, muscle soreness, fatigue, or other flu-like symptoms. Some people experience no initial symptoms, which is why getting tested frequently is important. The ...

HIV symptoms vary by the stage of infection, known as acute HIV infection (Stage 1), chronic HIV infection (Stage 2), and AIDS (Stage 3). During primary infection, the symptoms are caused by the virus ...

HIV is often surrounded by stigma, misinformation and silence. As a result, many people are unaware of the crucial symptoms that accompany it, leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis and ...

Neuropathy means nerve damage. It's a common complication of HIV infection, especially as you get older. Medical advancements have transformed HIV into a manageable lifetime condition. But as more and ...

The early signs of HIV infection tend to be nonspecific. Within days or weeks of exposure to the virus, a person may notice flu-like symptoms, a rash, and fatigue. Less commonly, mouth ulcers, nausea, ...

In the realm of public health, few viruses have commanded as much attention and concern as HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. Since its discovery in the 1980s, HIV has posed significant challenges ...

World AIDS Day 2025 urges renewed focus on early detection. Acute HIV often looks like a flu, yet many miss it. Know the signs, get tested early, and access treatment to protect your health and others ...

A person with HIV may be more at risk of developing tuberculosis (TB). This is due to the weakening of the immune system that occurs in someone who has HIV. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection ...