Nearly half of HIV patients report severe night sweats throughout all stages of the infection. The sweating occurs independently of the ambient temperature and the person's current physical exertion. In most cases, night sweating is so severe that it soaks clothes and bed sheets. Unlike some symptoms that people may overlook, this serious sign of illness is generally noticed and prompts medical attention eventually.

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