HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, and it can take years for symptoms to appear. The symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of the disease. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of HIV:

Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection

• Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and mouth ulcers.

Stage 2: Clinical Latency

• During this stage, the virus is still active but reproduces at very low levels, and there may be no symptoms.

Stage 3: 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, and skin rashes or bumps.

Its important to note that not everyone with HIV will experience symptoms, and symptoms can be similar to those caused by other illnesses. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, its important to get tested as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment of HIV can prevent the virus from progressing to AIDS and can help you stay healthy.