Certain alarming symptoms may indicate a possible HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection, infectious disease specialist Liliana Khusainova believes.
In most cases, the expert noted, HIV initially progresses without noticeable symptoms, and many patients only learn of their status at later stages, she said in an interview with Ufatime publication. However, in some individuals, HIV may present early signs such as:
According to Khusainova, timely diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications. Without treatment, people living with HIV can develop serious illnesses, including tuberculosis, cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and cancers such as lymphomas and Kaposi's sarcoma.