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Symptoms of AIDS
Symptoms develop within 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the virus in the body. They appear like flu-like symptoms and are termed acute HIV infections. Following are the symptoms that appear in the initial phase of the infection.
· Fever
· Headache
· Muscle aches and joint pain
· Rash
· Sore throat and painful mouth sores
· Swelling of lymph glands on neck area
· Diarrhea
· Weight loss
· Cough
· Sweating during the night
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Treatment of AIDS
Antiretroviral therapy or ART is recommended for HIV treatment. It is targeted to reduce the amount of HIV in your body. Although there is no cure for HIV, it can be controlled with treatment. In most cases, people getting proper medication can get the virus under control within six months.
AIDS Stigma
Any kind of irrational behavior or attitude and any judgment towards people living with or at risk of HIV. It can impact the health and well-being of people living with HIV. It indirectly discourages some individuals from learning their HIV status, accessing treatment, or staying in care. People living with HIV can get discouraged from seeking HIV prevention tools and testing. It would also prevent them from talking openly with their sex partners about safer sex options. Other possible discouragements for HIV-affected people may include stigmas due to their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race/ethnicity, drug use, or sex work. The HIV epidemic can only be stopped by ending a critical part of it i.e., breaking down the HIV stigma.
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