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What is the Full form of AIDS?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Caused by HIV, AIDS weakens the immune system of a person making it difficult to fight against any sickness or infection. It is the last stage of HIV where the patients become incapable of defending themselves causing the spread of various diseases.
This advanced stage of HIV can cause thrush, pneumonia, skin diseases, cytomegalovirus, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, and even death. There are also chances of developing serious health conditions like cancer and brain diseases.
Common AIDS symptoms
Following are some common symptoms of AIDS:
- Joint and muscles pain
- Headaches
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Swollen lymph glands
- Sore throat
- Red rashes
- Night Sweats
- Sore throat
Treatment for AIDS
- Though there is no definite cure for this disease, the patient can fight it and live a safe and happy life with proper diagnosis, care, and support.
- Treatment can leave some side effects.
- Medications help avoid virus replication.
- ART (antiretroviral therapy) is an effective treatment for this condition.
Symptoms of HIV/AIDS in advanced stage
- Blurred sight
- Chronic diarrhea
- Dry cough
- Fever over 37 degrees Centigrade.
- Sweating during night
- Permanent fatigue
- Shortened breath
- Swollen glands that last for weeks
- Weight loss
- Small white-colored spots on the mouth and tongue