In the realm of public health, few viruses have commanded as much attention and concern as HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. Since its discovery in the 1980s, HIV has posed significant challenges ...

HIV is often surrounded by stigma, misinformation and silence. As a result, many people are unaware of the crucial symptoms that accompany it, leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis and ...

The early signs of HIV infection tend to be nonspecific. Within days or weeks of exposure to the virus, a person may notice flu-like symptoms, a rash, and fatigue. Less commonly, mouth ulcers, nausea, ...

Thrombocytopenia occurs when there aren’t enough platelets, which are tiny blood cells that help with clotting. In some cases, thrombocytopenia is the first sign of acute HIV infection. Severe ...