Other HIV Symptoms in Women

Other HIV Symptoms in Women

Besides the above mentioned symptoms of HIV in women, there can be variety of other symptoms. These symptoms may surface anytime after the exposure to the virus or even several years later. The symptoms are as follows:

• Lack of energy or severe fatigue
• Sudden, unexplained weight loss
• Frequent low-grade fevers and/or night sweats
• Frequent oral yeast infections
• Skin rashes or flaky skin that is difficult to heal
• Short-term amnesia
• Painful swallowing
• Coma

HIV/AIDS is diagnosed by undertaking certain antibody tests. Presence of antibodies to HIV indicates a positive infection. Tests can be done if there is a known exposure to the virus or if any of the above mentioned symptoms surface. HIV symptoms in women can be difficult to interpret as they often coincide with those of other diseases. Thus, proper diagnostic measures are required to affirm the possibility of HIV/AIDS.