Asymptomatic period: the duration is generally 6-8 years. But some have made rapid progress, and some have not made progress for a long time. The length of this period is related to the number, type, route of infection, immune status and other factors. At present, AIDS has become a controllable chronic disease. However, a considerable number of patients died or were disabled due to delayed diagnosis and treatment, virus resistance or side effects of drugs. At the same time, due to social discrimination against infected people, it often brings heavy mental pressure to infected people.
HIV-related symptoms: fever, night sweats and diarrhea lasting for more than one month; Lose weight 10% or more. Some patients show neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as memory loss, apathy, personality change, headache, epilepsy and dementia. In addition, persistent systemic lymphadenopathy can occur, which is manifested as ①. Lymphadenopathy in two or more parts except groin; ② The diameter of lymph nodes ≥ 1cm, without tenderness and adhesion; (3) the duration of more than 3 months.