early signs of hiv/aids infection can include flu-like symptoms unexplained rashes fungal infections in the throat and unusual tiredness. as the disease progresses and the immune system is compromised cancers and life-threatening infections such as cytomegalovirus can occur. often however early infection with hiv/aids has no symptoms. an estimated one-quarter of americans who carry the virus -- 250 000 in all -- don’t know they are infected. that’s why being tested is so important. if you are sexually active with more than one partner -- or have any reason to think you might have been exposed to hiv in the past -- go in for screening.
what are the early signs of hiv/aids infection?