Early Common Signs of HIV

HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS stands Syndrome.A Immunodeficiency Syndrome person with HIV is called "HIV positive". HIV weakens the system in the body that protects the disease (immune system). A person with a weakened immune system are more easily and more often sick. HIV transmission HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, blood and breast milk. To be infected, you should come into direct contact with these body fluids of an infected person. Common modes of infection include: vaginal, anal or oral * Use of contaminated needles * pregnancy or childbirth (from mother to child infection) * Breastfeeding * blood transfusions The only way to know for sure if you are infected with this virus is by testing. This is a blood test test.The does not detect the virus, but the proof of the antibody against the virus. Antibodies are produced by white blood cells in the body to fight infection. If these antibodies are present in the blood, which is HIV positive and necessary treatment.Testing recommended three months after possible exposure, followed by a new test six months after possible exposure. Over 98% of people living with HIV would be positive within 3 months after infection. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for someone to test positive. If you think you have been exposed to HIV, it is important to get tested as soon as possible if you have symptoms or not. Earlier treatment you can get, unless your immune system is damaged. Unfortunately, the antibodies against the virus does not appear immediately. It can take eight to twelve weeks for antibodies appear on a test. You can not rely on symptoms to know if you are infected with HIV. About half of those infected have symptoms similar to influenza in two to four weeks after exposure to HIV. However, like many people infected with HIV have no symptoms for many years. HIV is classified into several stages: first infection: This is the period immediately after exposure. Meanwhile, the virus rapidly replicates itself. You can also develop some flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fever and headache, and possibly a rash. However, beyond this, there seems to be no early symptoms of HIV. In this step, you are very contagious and can easily spread the virus to others. Latency Clinic: A few weeks after being infected, your body will begin to mobilize their own immune response to the virus. Although still contagious and the virus is still replicate and destroy their T4 cells, it is unlikely that symptoms of HIV are displayed. This stage can last as little as two weeks or up to 20 years. On average, however, it takes about 10 years before symptoms begin to develop. If tested and should be infected during this time, you can begin treatment. The first symptoms of infection: At this stage, the symptoms begin to manifest HIV and indicates that the number of T4 cells begins to fall (1000 cells / ul 500 cells / ul of blood). It can produce a variety of symptoms of HIV, and may include: * diarrhea * Unexplained weight loss * * Thrush recurring yeast infections * Periods of extreme fatigue * Easy bruising * * Recurrent mouth ulcers recurring respiratory infections (eg, bronchitis) recurring or unusual rashes * Chronic cough * * * relapsing fever growth in the mouth or skin that are discolored or have a purplish hue * unexplained bleeding from the skin growths, mucous membranes or any body opening numbness * Living extreme in the hands and feet * Inability to control the muscles and reflexes Paralysis * * * weakened muscles changes in personality or mental impairment awareness *