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 | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 8, 2008 |
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 05/08/2008
