AIDS and HIV: Symptoms and Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Early symptoms resemble flu, later severe weight loss, night sweats, diarrhea, secondary diseases such as lung inflammation, fungal infections, tuberculosis, Kaposi’s sarcoma Treatment: drugs that prevent the virus from multiplying, alleviate symptoms, strengthen immunity Diagnosis: Blood test first for HIV antibodies, then for HIV antigens; confirmed diagnosis only possible three months after … AIDS and HIV: Symptoms and Treatment

Cat Scratch Disease

Symptoms Classic cat scratch disease first manifests as a red papule or pustule at the site where the cat scratched or bit. Soon, local lymphadenitis (inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes) occurs on the side of the body with the injury, often on the armpit or neck. Children and adolescents are particularly affected. Other … Cat Scratch Disease