Topic Overview
HIV may be suspected in a child who has:
- Delays in growth or
development.
- Enlargement of the liver and spleen.
- Persistent yeast infection of the mouth (thrush).
- Recurrent bacterial
infections.
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and
groin.
These symptoms that may result from an HIV infection also can be caused by other illnesses.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine
Current as ofMarch 3, 2017