Consider the following conditions of a sick human body1. Swollen lymph nodes2. Sweating at night3. Loss of memory4. Loss of weight Which of these are symptoms of AIDS?
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ExplanationThe word AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.This means deficiency of the immune system, acquired during the lifetime of an individual. ‘Syndrome’ means a group of symptoms.AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a member of a group of viruses called retrovirus.It leads to various symptoms such as UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 628 Swollen lymph nodes occur due to immune system deterioration, commonly affecting the neck, armpits, and groin.Night sweats and recurring fevers are signs of opportunistic infections as the body struggles to regulate temperature.Memory loss and cognitive impairment arise when the virus affects the nervous system, leading to neurological complications.Significant weight loss results from chronic infections, metabolic changes, and increased energy demands.451
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