HIV POSITIVE  
Women & Children

Signs and Symptoms of
HIV Infection in Babies


  • Swelling in the lymph glands in the neck, under the arms, and in the diaper area
  • Swollen belly, sometimes with diarrhea (frequent loose, watery, bowel movements)
  • Itchy skin rashes
  • Frequent lung infections (pneumonia)
  • Frequent ear and sinus infections
  • Problems with gaining weight or growth
  • Inability to do the kinds of things healthy babies do (such as sitting alone, crawling, walking)
  • Crankiness, irritability, and constant crying

Most important, talk with your health care provider right away about anything you notice that seems unusual for your baby.


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