The only way to determine for sure whether you are infected is to be
tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not
you are infected with HIV. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have
any symptoms at all for many years.
The following may be warning signs of infection with HIV:
• Rapid weight loss
• Dry cough
• Recurring fever or profuse night sweats
• Profound and unexplained fatigue
• Swollen lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck
• Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week
• White spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue, in the mouth, or in
the throat
• Pneumonia
