Illness Phase
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Clinical findings
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Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy.
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Minor opportunistic infections,
such as herpes and thrush.
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Some may develop thrombocytopenia.
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Fever
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Fatigue
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Rash
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Diarrhea
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Sinusitis
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Weight loss
Middle, chronic phase
is characterized by:
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Period of relative containment,
but continued viral replication.
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HIV replication is predominately
in lymphoid tissues
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This phase may last for several
years.
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