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Symptoms of HIV in children

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HIV may be suspected in a child who has:

  • Delays in growth or development.
  • Enlargement of the liver and spleen.
  • Persistent yeast infection of the mouth (thrush).
  • Recurrent bacterial infections.
  • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin.

The symptoms of HIV can also be caused by other illnesses.

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Author Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Peter Shalit, MD, PhD
- Internal Medicine
Last Updated June 6, 2007
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 06/06/2007

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