cough and shortness of breath. recurring fever, chills, and night sweats. rashes, sores, or lesions in the mouth or nose, on the genitals, or under the skin. prolonged swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpits, groin, or neck.Dec 12, 2017
Can you have AIDS and not know it?
You can have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and not know it. You also can have been exposed to HIV but not necessarily be infected. About 1 in 7 people who are HIV-positive are unaware of it. The only way to know if you are infected is to get an HIV test.Apr 14, 2021
How long can aids go undetected?
When a person unknowingly contracts HIV, he or she may live for up to 10 – 15 years before ever developing symptoms or finding out they have the virus.Dec 23, 2020
What is the most severe stage of AIDS?
Stage 3: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) The most severe phase of HIV infection. People with AIDS have such badly damaged immune systems that they get an increasing number of severe illnesses, called opportunistic infections.
What are the severe symptoms of AIDS?
- Rapid weight loss.
- Recurring fever or profuse night sweats.
- Extreme and unexplained tiredness.
- Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck.
- Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week.
- Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals.
- Pneumonia.
What are the final symptoms of AIDS?
- Rapid weight loss.
- Recurring fever.
- Profuse night sweats.
- Pronounced fatigue and weakness.
- Prolonged swollen lymph glands.
- Chronic diarrhea, which lasts more than a week.
- Sores that develop in the mucous membranes of the mouth, anus, or genitals.
What are the 5 stages of AIDS?
- Stages of Infection – (assuming no treatment) ...
- Stage 1: Infection. ...
- Stage 2: Asymptomatic. ...
- Stage 3: Symptomatic. ...
- Stage 4: AIDS/Progression of HIV to AIDS.
Who survived AIDS the longest?
Timothy Ray Brown
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How many years can a person live with AIDS?
Once a person progresses to AIDS, they have a high viral load and can transmit HIV to others very easily. In the absence of treatment, people with AIDS typically survive for about three years.Jun 25, 2020
What are the stages of AIDS?
The three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV infection, and (3) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no cure for HIV, but treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) can slow or prevent HIV from advancing from one stage to the next.Aug 20, 2021
Can you survive stage 3 AIDS?
Life expectancy is different for every person living with stage 3 HIV. Some people may die within months of this diagnosis, but the majority can live fairly healthy lives with regular antiretroviral therapy.