Early Signs Of HIV To Be Aware Of

Night Sweats

Night sweats are another common symptom during the early stages of HIV infection, with approximately half of all people suffering from this sign. Having night sweats are not related to exercise or on the temperature of the room. Night sweats result in sweating that soaks bedding and clothing while sleeping. They are not unlike the hot flashes menopausal women are commonly known to suffer. Night sweats can also be a side-effect of fever due to infection in the body, including the bacterial infection Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), a fungal infection called histoplasmosis or even tuberculosis (TB). HIV is not known to cause night sweats directly, but it is a highly correlated symptom of HIV-related illnesses.