Experts have revealed the common red flags that could be a sign of HIV infection. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus weakens the body’s ability to fight everyday disease and infections, and if left untreated it can develop into the potentially fatal AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
Dr Stephanie Ooi, a GP at private healthcare provider MyHealthcare Clinic, said: “Thanks to advances in research and treatment, HIV is not the feared and potentially fatal disease it was in recent years. However, it is still a serious condition that requires effective, long-term care and should not be underestimated.
“Early warning signs of HIV can present in a similar way to illnesses such as the common flu so it’s important to be aware of what to look out for and what to do if you think you may have been exposed to the virus. Most people diagnosed with HIV in the UK acquire the virus through unprotected sex.
