Early Signs Of HIV To Be Aware Of

A Sore Throat

People who are living with HIV may come down with a sore throat, both chronic or recurring. It is also not uncommon for people living with HIV to develop thrush, a secondary infection. Candida is a group of yeasts that live on the skin and mouth, that can cause thrush when unprotected by the immune system. The fungi is controlled by the immune system but when that is compromised, candida flourishes. It can be found in the mouth and throat making it difficult to swallow, but it can also grow on other parts of the body and mucous membranes. On the skin, candidiasis causes a painful, itchy rash, which can scale all over the body resulting in a yellowish-white discharge.