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To recognize HIV symptoms, keep an eye out for constant fatigue and low energy levels, even after a long night’s sleep. Additionally, look for a fever or repeated night sweats, chills, and muscle aches. You should also pay attention to vomiting or nausea, and the appearance of ulcers on your mouth or genitals. If you’ve had the infection for a long time, you may experience a dry cough, and find irregular red, brown, or purple spots on your skin. For more advice from our Medical co-author on how to spot the neurological effects of HIV, read on!
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