Symptoms of HIV in children
HIV may be suspected in a child who has:
- Delays in growth or development.
- Enlargement of the liver and spleen.
- Persistent yeast infection of the mouth (thrush).
- Recurrent bacterial infections.
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin.
The symptoms of HIV can also be caused by other illnesses.
| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: April 10, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine | |
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