HIV symptoms vary depending on the stage of infection, which are acute, chronic, and AIDS. During the acute infection stage, flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes may occur.

Recent medical research reveals that early HIV symptoms often masquerade as common illnesses, leading many to delay seeking medical attention. Dr. Sarah Chen, infectious disease specialist at Johns ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a germ that causes a lifelong infection that slowly weakens the immune system. Though the infection is lifelong, medicines can keep the virus in check and help ...

A common plant indigenous to South Africa is being studied for its medicinal affects in treating symptoms of AIDS. Kevin Rudeen, Ph.D. and dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health, ...

AIDS, or stage 3 HIV, does not directly cause blindness. However, it leaves the body vulnerable to conditions that can affect vision and sometimes lead to vision loss. AIDS is a chronic condition that ...