AIDS is the advanced stage of untreated HIV infection
You cannot tell for sure by symptoms alone
The only way to know is with HIV testing and medical evaluation
You may have AIDS if you have a positive HIV test and a very low CD4 count
You may have AIDS if you have a positive HIV test and an AIDS-defining illness
Common warning signs can include:
Rapid weight loss
Persistent fever
Night sweats
Extreme fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes
Chronic diarrhea
White patches in the mouth or throat
Recurrent infections
Skin rashes or sores that do not heal
Shortness of breath
Persistent cough
Memory problems or confusion
Severe headaches
Blurred vision
Get tested for HIV if you think you may have been exposed
See a doctor or clinic for CD4 count and viral load testing if HIV is positive
Seek urgent care if you have severe symptoms or a serious infection