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HIV/AIDS

About- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which damages the cells in the immune system and weakens the ability to fight everyday infections and disease.
 
Symptoms-
First Stage (Acute stage)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Chills
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fatigue
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fever
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Headache
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Joint pain
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Mouth ulcers
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Muscle pain
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Night sweats
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Skin rash
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Sore throat
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Thrush
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Unintentional weight loss
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Weakness  

Second Stage
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Diarrhea
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fatigue
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fever
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Oral thrush
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Shingles (herpes zoster)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Swollen lymph nodes
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Unexplained weight loss  

Third Stage
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Blurred vision
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Chronic diarrhea
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Dry cough
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fatigue or tiredness
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Fever 
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Night sweats
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Shortness of breath
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Skin rashes or bumps
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Swollen glands
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Unexplained weight loss
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) White spots on the tongue or mouth  

Causes-
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by a virus. It can be transmitted through
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Blood transfusions
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) From mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Unprotected sex
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Needle sharing
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Other sexually transmitted infection (STI)  

Complications
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Anxiety disorder
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Candidiasis (oral thrush)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Confusion
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Cryptococcal meningitis
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Cytomegalovirus
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Depression
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Difficulty walking
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Forgetfulness
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Kaposi's sarcoma
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Kidney disease
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Liver disease
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Lymphoma
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Toxoplasmosis
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Tuberculosis (TB)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Wasting syndrome  

Specialists to visit
General Physician General Physician
General Physician Infectious Disease Doctor

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Ask a question or view previous questions and answers on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.who.int
https://www.hiv.gov
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk

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