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Body Habitus ChangesAudio (En español)

Noticeable physical changes in body shape or appearance. In people with HIV, these changes may be due to HIV infection, opportunistic infections, or antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

See Related Term(s):  Gynecomastia, Lipodystrophy, Wasting Syndrome