How long does it take for AIDS to manifest?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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After the human body becomes infected with the HIV virus, 50%-70% of people may exhibit symptoms similar to the common cold, such as fever, headache, sore throat, and muscle and joint pain, about two weeks later. There can also be generalized swelling of the lymph nodes, the appearance of maculopapular rashes, and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Generally, these symptoms will disappear after about a month, and then a symptom-free infection period follows, which can last from 1 to 10 years. Subsequently, the individual enters the AIDS phase. During the AIDS phase, various types of infections erupt, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, and even concurrent malignant tumors, all of which can lead to death.

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Routes of HIV transmission

According to epidemiological surveys of AIDS, the main mode of transmission is actually through sexual contact, which accounts for 90% of all transmission methods. Besides sexual transmission, it can also spread through blood transmission and mother-to-child transmission. Blood transmission mainly refers to needle stick injuries, intravenous drug use, and there are also risks involved with eyebrow tattooing, ear piercing, and tattooing. If pregnant women with AIDS do not receive proper intervention, the virus can easily be transmitted to the newborn, and this is the concept of mother-to-child transmission.

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Does AIDS cause headaches?

People with AIDS may experience headaches. This can occur when individuals with AIDS develop fevers due to opportunistic infections, leading to an increase in body temperature which may cause cerebral blood vessel dilation and result in headaches. Additionally, some AIDS patients may also have intracranial opportunistic infections, such as infections with Toxoplasma, Cryptococcus, and Tuberculosis, which can cause serious meningitis or encephalitis, leading to severe and intense headaches accompanied by fever. These conditions are very dangerous and require prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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initial symptoms of AIDS

People infected with HIV may experience a series of symptoms in the early stages of the disease, about two to three weeks after being infected with the virus. At this time, due to the virus's rapid growth and reproduction in the body, symptoms such as viral viremia can occur, including rash, fever, sore throat, and swelling of lymph nodes throughout the body. These symptoms are reversible and can subside after one to two weeks. Many people infected with HIV may not show any symptoms. The diagnosis of HIV is mainly confirmed through tests such as HIV antibodies, and it is not possible to infer HIV infection based merely on external symptoms.

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What are the symptoms of AIDS?

During different stages of HIV infection, there are some varying clinical symptoms. The latency period of HIV, also known as the asymptomatic period, generally has no obvious symptoms, though some individuals may only show enlargement of lymph nodes. During the acute infection stage of HIV, symptoms such as generalized lymph node enlargement, fever, rash, and cough are common. In the late stages of HIV, due to severe deficiencies in immune function, there is a high susceptibility to a variety of opportunistic infections, which can lead to unexplained spontaneous fever, diarrhea, cough, and other symptoms that must be addressed according to the specific circumstances.

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What does the leukorrhea look like in AIDS?

Since HIV attacks the human immune system, it can cause serious deficiencies in immunity, allowing various pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites to invade various systems and organs of the human body. If the reproductive system is invaded, abnormalities in vaginal discharge may occur, such as increased amount, yellow color, and foul odor. Of course, if the reproductive system is not invaded, the vaginal discharge may be normal.