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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 |
