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DEFINITION: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). Appropriate measures and preventions decreases the risk of contributing to the increasing occurrences of AIDS.
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Fever
Fatigue
Headache
Muscle aches and joint pain
Rash
Sore throat
Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck\
Malaise
Fever
Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes often one of the first
signs of HIV infection
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Oral yeast infection (thrush)
Shingles (herpes zoster)
Progression to AIDS
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hiv-aids/how-can-i-prevent-hiv
http://www.aidsmap.com/How-transmission-occurs/page/1320672/
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