what are the early signs and symptoms of hiv infection?
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['Rapid weight loss.', 'Recurring fever or profuse night sweats.', 'Extreme and unexplained tiredness.', 'Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck.', 'Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week.', 'Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals.', 'Pneumonia.']
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This is the virus that causes AIDS. These signs and symptoms of acute HIV infection can begin a few days after you are exposed to HIV and usually last for about 14 days. They could last for just a few days, or they could last for several months. You might not realize your illness is acute HIV infection.
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When the body's immune system is weakened by HIV, it can lead to skin conditions that cause rashes, sores, and lesions. Skin conditions can be among the earliest signs of HIV and can be present during its primary stage.
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Whether caused by an HIV medication or by HIV itself, the rash typically appears as a red, flattened area on the skin that's usually covered with small red bumps. A main symptom of the rash is itchiness.
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Symptom 1: Fever The fever, usually one of the first symptoms of HIV, is often accompanied by other mild symptoms, such as fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. At this point the virus is moving into the blood stream and starting to replicate in large numbers.
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['Early, flu-like symptoms. ... ', 'Skin rashes and skin sores. ... ', 'Swollen glands. ... ', 'Infections. ... ', 'Fever and night sweats. ... ', 'Menstrual changes. ... ', 'Increased outbreaks of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ... ', 'Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)']
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First Stage: Acute HIV Infection Symptoms It's called acute retroviral syndrome or primary HIV infection. The symptoms are similar to those of other viral illnesses, and they're often compared to the flu. They typically last a week or two and then go away.
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Digestive symptoms — Many people with acute HIV infection develop nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and weight loss. Respiratory symptoms — A dry cough is usually the only respiratory symptom associated with primary HIV infection.
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For example, it can take more than 10 years for HIV symptoms to show up, and infections like herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea can be spread even if there are no symptoms. That said, there are some common symptoms of STDs, like itching, a burning sensation when you pee, and unusual and bad-smelling discharge.
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Share on Pinterest Alongside a dry cough, other symptoms of acute HIV can include fatigue, fever, and a sore throat. A dry cough can be an early symptom of HIV, or it may indicate that the illness is in the late stage.
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Symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, phlegm or mucus, and pain in the lungs are all signs of a problem in the lungs. "Taking HIV treatment can prevent your immune system becoming so weak that you develop serious lung infections."
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['Bumps, sores, or warts near the mouth, anus, penis, or vagina.', 'Swelling or redness near the penis or vagina.', 'Skin rash.', 'Painful urination.', 'Weight loss, loose stools, night sweats.', 'Aches, pains, fever, and chills.', 'Yellowing of the skin (jaundice).', 'Discharge from the penis or vagina.']
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People with early HIV sometimes don't show any symptoms, yet they can still transmit the virus to others. This is attributed to the fast, unrestrained viral replication that occurs in the early weeks after contracting the virus.
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The fever, usually one of the first symptoms of HIV, is often accompanied by other mild symptoms, such as fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. At this point the virus is moving into the blood stream and starting to replicate in large numbers.
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Within 2 to 4 weeks after infection with HIV, about two-thirds of people will have a flu-like illness. This is the body's natural response to HIV infection.
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Acute HIV infection, also known as an early or primary retroviral infection, is a condition that develops within two to four weeks of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Symptoms of acute HIV infection are similar to other viral infections, such as the flu or mononucleosis (mono or glandular fever).
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , primary HIV symptoms may show up two to four weeks after initial exposure. Symptoms can continue for up to several weeks. However, some people may exhibit the symptoms only for a few days.