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.
Credits
| 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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