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 can vary depending on the stage of the disease. Here are some of the symptoms that people may experience:

Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection

• Fever
• Chills
• Rash
• Night sweats
• Muscle aches
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Mouth ulcers

These symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. However, some people do not have any symptoms at all during this early stage of HIV.

Later HIV/AIDS Symptoms

• 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
• Skin rashes or bumps
• Being tired all the time
• Swollen lymph nodes in your neck or groin
• Fever that lasts more than 10 days
• Night sweats
• Chills
• Recurring fever
• Chronic diarrhea
• Persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth
• Weakness
• Weight loss

Its important to note that not everyone with HIV will experience these symptoms, and some people may not have any symptoms at all. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, its important to get tested. HIV treatment can help you stay healthy and lower your chances of spreading HIV to other people during sex.