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. 1992 Jun;38:1401–1410.

Early Clinical Signs and Symptoms of HIV Infection

Delaying progression to AIDS

Lil J Miedzinski
PMCID: PMC2146153  PMID: 21221397

Abstract

Early clinical signs and symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus infection are protean and can reflect the effects of the virus or represent early manifestations of an illness associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Knowledge of a patient's potential risk for HIV infection and of the natural history of the illness allow early signs and symptoms to be recognized. Early intervention can delay progression to AIDS.

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