CLINICAL MANIFESTATION OF HIV
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HIV
Clinical manifestations is an objective when observed by a physician or a subjective when perceived by the patient ( signs and symptoms)
The natural history of HIV has been investigated in a number of cohort studies.These studies initially involved people with haemophilia and gay men. Although this study provides a number of very important insights into the natural history of HIV infection, the application of this findings to other population have been questioned
ACUTE PRIMARY ILLNESS
The group of clinical manifestations characterising acute HIV infection has been called primary hiv syndrome . The acute mononucleosis like illness is accompanied by fever sweat, myalgia, headache,sore throat, diarrhea, and rashes.
ARVs usually begins between ten days and six weeks after HIV exposure.At a median time of 21 days post exposure.The symptoms of ARVs are non specific and the differential diagnosis includes infectious mononucleosis, secondary syphilis , acute infection.
Medical Diagnosis
Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue may occur.Then the disease is usually assymptomatic until the progress to AIDS,,,,,one may experience pain in the abdomen and dry cough........ by immaculate Mercy
Clinical manifestations is an objective when observed by a physician or a subjective when perceived by the patient ( signs and symptoms)
The natural history of HIV has been investigated in a number of cohort studies.These studies initially involved people with haemophilia and gay men. Although this study provides a number of very important insights into the natural history of HIV infection, the application of this findings to other population have been questioned
ACUTE PRIMARY ILLNESS
The group of clinical manifestations characterising acute HIV infection has been called primary hiv syndrome . The acute mononucleosis like illness is accompanied by fever sweat, myalgia, headache,sore throat, diarrhea, and rashes.
ARVs usually begins between ten days and six weeks after HIV exposure.At a median time of 21 days post exposure.The symptoms of ARVs are non specific and the differential diagnosis includes infectious mononucleosis, secondary syphilis , acute infection.
Medical Diagnosis
Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue may occur.Then the disease is usually assymptomatic until the progress to AIDS,,,,,one may experience pain in the abdomen and dry cough........ by immaculate Mercy
symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection,in the first few weeks the body may not experience any symptoms like illness including fever, headache, rash, or sore throat.
ReplyDeleteAs the infection weakens the immune system, an individual can develop other signs and symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, fever, diarrhoea and cough.
The most significant early manifestation of HIV infection in Africa was marked by slim disease (diarrhoea and wasting); tuberculosis; variety of Opportunistic Infections ; weight loss, fever; and dermatological symptoms
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Hiv/aids clinic managing large cohorts should develop
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Treatment of HIV/aids as well as new approaches to deal
with opportunistic infection should be available in all
clinics
Its true that one starts developing HIV symptoms after the virus has already spread in the body, therefore its very important that people gets tested for at least after every three months to be sure of their status and start medication in-case one is HIV positive.
ReplyDeleteClinical manifestations are the progress of the HIV infection
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systematic....dehydration,fatigue,weight loss
Neurological ...headaches
Respiratory..... Coughing
Dermatology.. Skin rashes etc
It's important for individuals to be tested once in three months for person health information as symptoms won't show up immediately but take some time till a certain stage of infection.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
One start developing the signs of HIV after the virus is already acquired to the body. When any of the signs of HIV is seen one should consider going to the clinic for the test atleast to get help by being given the ARVs at a early stage
ReplyDeleteOpportunistic infections are the most common presenting clinical manifestations that ultimately lead to a diagnosis of AIDS. The clinical recognition of these infections requires a high degree of suspicion, a familiarity with the many complexities of AIDS-related infections, and expert microbiological assistance. By Pauline mbithe
ReplyDeleteOne should be cautious if he/she starts experiencing some of the symptoms indicated a above.
ReplyDeleteHIV signs come out just like of other illnesses like tuberculosis which becomes so difficult for one to know what he/she is sick from.....the only better option is to go and get tested and know ones status ..Victor mutuku
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ReplyDeleteThe symptoms of ARVs are non specific and differential diagnosis includes infections,mononucleosis, secondary syphilis and acute infections. Zamzam
ReplyDeleteHIV symptoms become more survire as the virus continue to spread more in the body
ReplyDeleteWithin a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic until it progresses to AIDS. AIDS symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
ReplyDeleteIf you have sex with an inffected person you will see syptom after few weeks and the best thing to do is to seek medical attention
ReplyDeleteClinical manifestation is of great importance to those who are in fretted because the symptoms can be so servere leading to deteroriation of the victim and may lead to death thereafter.
ReplyDeletePrimary HIV infection should be considered in any patient with possible HIV exposure who presents with fever of unknown cause. Unfortunately, the acute infection largely goes unrecognized because of nonspecific and occasionally mild symptoms.....Benson wanjohi
ReplyDeleteGroup of clinical manifestations in characterising HIV infection has been called primary hiv syndrome.
ReplyDeleteHIV symptoms appear more as the virus is spreading in the body
ReplyDeletePeople do not die from HIV but the weakening of the body's immune system makes the body more prone to opportunistic diseases the symptoms appear more as the virus continues to enter the body.. Testing should be done to prevent death
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ReplyDeleteof HIV effects depend on the stage of infection,in the first few weeks the body may not experience any symptoms like illness including fever, headache, rash, or sore throat.
As the infection weakens the immune system, an individual can develop other signs and symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, fever
It is very important for people to get tested after every 3 months to know of their status so as they get treated early
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Every negative person should be tested after every three months to be on the safer side since this hiv symptoms takes time to show, ..
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), primary HIV symptoms may show up two to four weeks after initial exposure. Symptoms can continue for up to several weeks. However, some people may exhibit the symptoms only for a few days
ReplyDeleteSurvival rates of patients diagnosed with AIDS have increased dramatically since the introduction of potent ART
ReplyDeletePeople should be encouraged to get tested and understand their status.in case on is found with the virus.he/she should start using drugs since they are provided freely in all medical centers in order to enhance their survival.
ReplyDeleteEveryone should be able to know there status in order to avoid being exposed to diseases due to the infection
ReplyDeletePeople are always advised to visit VCT centres in order to know their status and if they are found with HIV they should start medicines immediately,,, by Christine
ReplyDeleteInfected people should take ARVS which usually begins between 10 days and 6 weeks after HIV exposure, at a median time of 21 days posts exposure
ReplyDeleteThe most common clinical manifestation of HIV is opportunistic infections.the deleterious effects that HIV infection inflicts on the immune system results in life- threatening opportunistic that leads to an aggressive resistant to therapy. This signs ultimately lead to diagnosis of AIDS
ReplyDeleteEveryone should know their status and visit the vct ones in three months and if one diagnosed should be able to take arvs as soon as possible
ReplyDeleteWhen one start developing any of these signs one should visit a doctor and if one finds out he or she is infected should start taking ARV's
ReplyDeleteTesting is the only way to know for sure if you have hiv. Nd knowing your status means you can keep yourself and your sexual partner healthy. By Zahara
ReplyDeleteMost of the symptoms listed above occurs to most diseases not only HIV and AIDS.So further research should be carried out in order not to scare people to getting tested
ReplyDeleteOne should be tested for their healthy purpose after every three months to know the status of there bodies. ... By rahma
ReplyDeleteThe symptoms of HIV are supposed to be noted immediately one notices them. After that it is when one should seek medical attention because the symtoms keeps increasing when one does not. This should be taken note of.
ReplyDeleteHIV effects depend on the stages of infection, in the first and second stage one may not be able to notice whether he/she is HIV positive ,but in few weeks may experience the body weakness.BY FAITH
ReplyDeleteThe high time that one realises that he/she is infected is 2 weeks and going on
ReplyDeleteBY; SAMIA
People do not die from HIV but the weakening of the body's immune system makes the body more prone to opportunistic diseases the symptoms appear more as the virus continues to enter the body.. Testing should be done to prevent death
ReplyDeleteThe group of clinical manifestations characterizing acute HIV infection has been called primary HIV syndrome . The acute mononucleosis like illness is accompanied by fever sweat, nostalgia, headache,sore throat, diarrhea, and rashes.
ReplyDeleteTesting is the only best way to know whether you have Hiv or not so when your realise your Hiv positive,the best way is take medicine....By Zamzam Ahmed
ReplyDeleteSympotoms of HIV vary, depending on an individual and what stage of the disease you are in, the early stage,the clinical latency stage Or AIDs which is the last stage.
ReplyDeleteTaking the ARV drugs early enough, as soon as one is tested positive,boosts the body immune system and enjoying more health and long life.
MARY MUSYOKA
Oppotunistic infections weaken the immune system ore than HIV
ReplyDeleteHellen
At first one does not suffer from the symptoms and signs stated about but once the virus is in body and one starts to acquire the symptoms one is advised to go and be tested and be diagnosed to ARV'S treatment
ReplyDeleteThe hiv symptoms and signs varies on what stage the patient is undergoing and once the virus is in the body then the individual starts to experience certain symptoms and one is advisable to go and be tested and if one is found to be positive he/she is diagonied to ARV 's
ReplyDeleteHIV AIDs symptoms varies depending on the stage the person is in .
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