AIDS Symptoms: Signs of Full-Blown AIDS and Health Risks

Full-blown AIDS presents a range of systemic symptoms and severe immune suppression. Recognizing early signs is essential for managing the progression of this advanced immune condition.

Signs of Full-Blown AIDS

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Virginia Franco

Without HIV treatment, full-blown AIDS usually takes about a decade to develop. During this last phase of the disease, the virus severely damages the immune system to a point where the body can no longer fight a number of viral, fungal, bacterial and parasitic infections that invade.

Based in Charlotte, N.C., Virginia Franco has more than 15 years experience freelance writing. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the education magazine "My School Rocks" and Work.com. Franco has a master's degree in social work with an emphasis in health care from the University of Maryland and a journalism degree from the University of Richmond.