World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1 and the medical world works together to spread information about the disease. The acquired immune deficiency syndrome is one of the most dreaded diseases in the world because of our inability to find a cure for it. It is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and a person who has the disease  is susceptible to multiple organ failure, which proves to be fatal more often than not.

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Not all people infected with HIV suffer from AIDS and thanks to medical advancements the number has reduced significantly. Proper medication and care can reduce the chances of a person being infected.

In recent times, HIV patients have been able to lead longer and healthier lives. The situation is expected to get even better in the coming years.

By the end of 2020, approximately 37.7 million people were living with HIV while 6,80,000 people died from HIV-related causes. According to data collected by the World Health Organisation, 1.5 million acquired the disease in 2020.

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December 1 is one of the most widely recognized international health days and the medical sector works towards raising awareness, celebrates victories and medical advancements as well as commemorates those who lost their lives to the disease.

Early symptoms of AIDS

While a number of people do not exhibit any symptoms for several years, some people end up showing symptoms which resemble flu. These become observable within  two months.

Common early symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, rash, sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain, night sweat, diarrhoea, a weakened immune system or minor infections such as canker sores in the mouth.

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Patients end up with minor infections frequently and have a tendency of falling ill more often than they used to.