Table 2 Symptoms of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections described to the traditional healers during the interviews
Disease condition | Symptoms |
|---|---|
Tuberculosis | Persistent or chronic cough, Mucopurulent sputum, recurring dull, aching pain or tightness in the chest and Dyspnea |
Oral candidiasis | Oral thrush, Oral mucosal lesions, mouth ulcers and difficulty in swallowing |
Cryptoccocal meningitis | Fever, frequent headache, mental confusion, seizures, malaise and fatigue |
Herpes zoster | Localized burning sensation, reddening of the skin followed by the appearance of grouped, dense blisters (Vesicles) and sores on the skin |
Herpes simplex | Mouth sores, genital lesions, ulcers or blisters |