An infected person can still pass on the HIV virus even without noticeable symptoms. Usually, sexually transmitted infections are more concealing in women than in men.
This article will focus on some common symptoms of HIV in women. It is therefore for your own good to learn them and play safe. Life opportunity is only once.
THE SIGNS
- SWOLLEN GLANDS
We all have lymph nodes throughout our bodies, including the neck, back of the head, armpits, and groin. As part of the immune system, our lymph nodes work to fend off infections. As the HIV infection begins to spread, the immune system kicks into high gear. The result is enlarged lymph nodes, commonly known as swollen glands. It is often one of the first signs of HIV. In people infected with HIV, swollen glands may last for several months.
- FEVER AND NIGHT SWEATS
People infected with HIV may experience long periods of low-grade fever. According to Ohio State University Wexler Medical Center, a temperature between 99.8 and 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit is considered to be a low-grade fever. A fever means that something is wrong, but the cause isn’t always obvious. Because it’s a low-grade fever, those who are unaware of their HIV-positive status may ignore the symptom. Sometimes, fever is accompanied by nighttime sweats that can interfere with sleep.
HIV symptoms in women include:
fever.
swollen lymph nodes.
sore throat.
skin rash.
muscle soreness.
joint pain.
fatigue.
nausea/vomiting.
- **EARLY SYMPTOMS CAN BE FLEETING
In the early weeks after becoming infected with HIV, it is not uncommon for women to be asymptomatic. Some may have mild flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, and lack of energy. Often, these symptoms go away within a few weeksIn some cases, it may take as many as ten years for more severe symptoms to appear. During this time, the virus can still be transmitted from one person to another.
- INFECTIONS
HIV makes it harder for the immune system to fight off germs, so it’s easier for opportunistic infections to take hold. Some of these include pneumonia, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C. People with HIV are more prone to infections of the skin, eyes, lungs, kidneys, digestive tract, and brain. It may also be more difficult to treat common ailments like the flu. Taking extra precautions, including frequent hand washing and taking HIV medications can help prevent some of these illnesses and their complications.
The above is what I have for you for today. I will do another article on HIV with respect to men to balance the arguement.
Until then, keep playing safe. Life is precious.
Team #Euronation
