HIV Infection
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HIV Infection Outlook
What to expect with HIV infection:
When HIV progresses to
AIDS
, life expectancy is 2 to 3 years.
Antiviral medications can prolong the progression to
AIDS
for years.
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HIV Infection Complications
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Fever
Muscle aches
Swollen lymph nodes (generalized)
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HIV Infection References:
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McArthur JC, Brew BJ, Nath A. Neurological complications of HIV infection. Lancet Neurol. 2005 Sep;4(9):543-55.
Mylonakis E, Paliou M, Lally M, et al: Laboratory testing for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus: established and novel approaches. Am J Med 2000 Nov; 109(7): 568-76.
Paul SM, Sensakovic J, Podhurst LS, Morgan DH, Triano-Davis W. Managing HIV/AIDS patients. N J Med. 1998 May;95(5):55-60.
Treatment guidelines from the Medical Letter: Drugs for HIV Infection. Treat Guidel Med Lett 2004 Jan; 2(17): 1-8.
Varghese GK, Crane LR: Evaluation and treatment of HIV-related illnesses in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med 1994. Sep. (3): 503-11.
