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Stages and Symptoms Of HIV

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Managing Symptoms

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No two people infected with HIV will have the same symptoms, some may not even have any at all. The first few weeks will have flu-like symptoms which can include sore throat, fever, headache, upset stomach, rashes, and swollen glands. Having these symptoms automatically does not make you HIV-positive. Consult a doctor and have an HIV test, though at this stage the test may not give accurate results. It may take 3-12 weeks for enough signs of the virus to show up on routine tests, which measure antibodies against HIV.
Once you are diagnosed as HIV positive, you have to take the medicines (ART) to keep it under control. Consult your doctor regularly, He or she will be able to tell if the meds are working correctly. Aside from taking medications, there are a few other ways to help:

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