HIV AIDS physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]

Overview

Following things need assessment while doing patient's physical examinations :

• The patient's general appearance.
• Affect.
• Demeanor in answering questions.
• Body language.
• Other relevant characteristics.

However, In neonates, the physical examination findings are often normal.