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The ability to recognize disease related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and subsequent acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has improved in recent years with refinement of laboratory techniques. Because of this progress, several clinical conditions can now be identified as "pre-AIDS" syndromes. These include the persistent generalized lymphadenopathy syndrome, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, the wasting syndrome, and certain predominantly neurologic presentations. All are characterized by the presence of infection with HIV, symptomatic disease, and, over time, an increasing tendency to progress to “full-blown” AIDS. Cited by (0)Copyright © 1990 Published by Mosby, Inc. Learning the basics about HIV can keep you healthy and prevent HIV transmission. You can also download materials to share or watch videos on basic information about HIV.
To learn more about the history of HIV in the United States and CDC’s response to the epidemic, see CDC’s HIV and AIDS Timeline. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Knowing your HIV status helps you make healthy decisions to prevent getting or transmitting HIV.
When people with HIV don’t get treatment, they typically progress through three stages. But HIV treatment can slow or prevent progression of the disease. With advances in HIV treatment, progression to Stage 3 (AIDS) is less common today than in the early years of HIV.
Other ResourcesWhat are the signs and symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus?What Are the Symptoms of HIV?. Fever.. Chills.. Night sweats.. Muscle aches.. Sore throat.. Fatigue.. Swollen lymph nodes.. What are the three stages of the human immunodeficiency virus infection?The three stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) include acute HIV infection, chronic HIV infection, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Without treatment, HIV progresses to Stage 3 (AIDS). HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
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