Aids symptoms and causes

 AIDS

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of AIDS are caused by the deterioration of the immune system and the decline of CD4+ T cells the key infection fighters of the immune system. Once HIV enters the body it begins to destroy these cells. Some common symptoms include:

Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week

Dry cough

memory loss depression and neurological disorders

Pneumonia

Profound, unexplained fatigue

Rapid weight loss

Recurring fever or profuse night sweats

reddish-brown pink or purple spots on or under the skin or in the nose nose or eyelids

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit groin or neck

White spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue in the mouth or throat.

Infections Associated with AIDS

Because people with AIDS have weaker immune systems they are more susceptible to infections called opportunistic infections. Opportunistic infections are caused by organisms that do not normally cause disease in healthy people but affect people with compromised immune systems. These creatures attack When there is an opportunity for infection.

The deterioration of the immune system is caused by a decline in CD4+ T cells key infection fighters. Once HIV enters the body it begins to destroy these cells.

Common opportunistic symptoms of HIV include:

Coma

Coughing and shortness of breath

Difficult or painful swallowing

Extreme fatigue

Fever

Psychiatric symptoms such as confusion and forgetfulness

Nausea, abdominal cramps and vomiting

Seizures and lack of coordination

Severe, persistent diarrhea

Severe headaches

Vision loss

Weight loss

Many AIDS-related opportunistic infections can lead to serious illness. Some may be blocked.