Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Early signs of HIV can include fatigue, rash, fever, chills, headache, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, oral thrush, and night sweats. Some symptoms ...

Some medications can also cause problems in the mouth, as can poor nutrition. Problems are more likely to occur in people with low CD4 counts. They may be an early sign of damage to the immune system.