AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is the final and most severe stage of HIV infection. At this point, HIV has caused serious damage to the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to infections and illnesses that it would normally be able to fight off. These illnesses are called opportunistic
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Two to four weeks after exposure to HIV, early symptoms like fever, rashes, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes may appear. Many mistake these HIV symptoms for the flu. If you notice unusual signs, don’t wait. HIV testing during this window can lead to early diagnosis and faster access
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Chronic HIV infection, also called asymptomatic HIV infection or clinical latency, is the second stage of HIV after the initial acute phase. During this stage, HIV is still active in the body, but it multiplies much more slowly than it did during the early phase. Because of this, people
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