symptoms of a child with hiv
This period â called the asymptomatic period â varies in length for each person. Some people may have symptoms within a few months and others may be symptom-free for years. Children born with HIV usually have symptoms within two years of birth. Children may grow slowly or become sick frequently. As the immune system weakens, other complications may occur. For many people, the first signs of infection are large lymph nodes or swollen glands that may be enlarged for more than three months.