Early: Fever, chills, sore throat, rash, fatigueChronic: Weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, recurrent infectionsAdvanced (AIDS): Opportunistic infections, night sweats, persistent diarrhea Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): The main treatment that suppresses HIV replication and protects the immune system.Prophylactic Antibiotics: Prevent opportunistic infections in advanced disease stages.Routine Lab Monitoring: CD4 count and viral load tests guide treatment effectiveness.HIV Prevention (PrEP/PEP): Medications taken before or after potential exposure to reduce infection risk.Counseling & Support: Mental health and lifestyle support are essential for long-term management. Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), typically via unprotected sex, sharing needles, or mother-to-child transmission.HIV attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 T cells. .png)
