what are the early symptoms of hiv infection?
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['Fever.', 'Chills.', 'Rash.', 'Night sweats.', 'Muscle aches.', 'Sore throat.', 'Fatigue.', 'Swollen lymph nodes.']
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Manifestations of acute HIV infection are as follows: Constitutional - Fever, chills, malaise or fatigue, night sweats, anorexia, and weight loss. Lymphatics - Swollen lymph nodes are common, especially in the groin, head, and neck. Nose and throat - Sore throat, with or without ulcers or thrush.
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['sore throat, which can be severe;', 'enlarged lymph nodes (glands), usually in the neck;', 'fever;', 'tiredness;', 'swollen tonsils;', 'headache; and.', 'muscle aches.']
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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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Mouth pain, chest pain, and painful skin rashes Other than mouth pains, chest pains are another serious symptom of HIV. The cause of chest pains can be any lung infection, TB, bacterial pneumonia, and Pneumocystis pneumonia.
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One of the symptoms may be a rash. The most common HIV rash occurs shortly after infection. It is an itchy rash that usually appears on the abdomen, face, arms, or legs and features a flat, red area covered in small red bumps.
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There are a few signs that happen only in women, often in the later stages of infection: Changes in your period. You may have lighter or heavier bleeding, skip periods, or have severe PMS. Stress or other STDs, which are common with HIV, can cause these issues.
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Some people who contract HIV experience very strong symptoms, but others experience none at all. Those who do have symptoms generally experience symptoms similar to the common cold or flu: fever, fatigue, and, often, rash. Other common symptoms can include headache, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat.
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In the first few weeks: Between 1 and 4 weeks after someone is infected with the virus, they may have flu-like symptoms that last a week or two. It happens because the body is reacting to HIV, and the immune system tries to fight it off. The symptoms at this stage can include: Fever.
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Other side effects from antiretroviral drugs can include: hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting. bleeding. bone loss.
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"HIV rash is an early symptom of HIV, which is often mistaken for an allergic reaction or eczema. The rash is itchy and it usually affects the upper body." HIV rash is one of the first signs of infection in many patients. It can also occur in patients who are taking antiretroviral medication to treat HIV.
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It is not possible to know if someone has HIV/AIDS by looking at him or her. In fact, HIV often presents no physical symptoms. A person who is infected with HIV may thus not know that he or she has been infected. At the point of HIV infection, a person may present with symptoms within a few weeks of infection.
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Men and women with HIV can get a yeast infection of the mouth, called thrush or oral candidiasis. It causes swelling and a thick white coating over your mouth, tongue, and throat. Some people have no symptoms of early HIV infection. But you should get tested if you think you might have been exposed to HIV.
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['low-grade fever,', 'skin abscesses,', 'mouth sores,', 'swollen gums, and.', 'symptoms suggestive of infections of the skin, perirectal area, mouth, or other areas of the body.']
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['headache.', 'fever.', 'tiredness.', 'swollen lymph nodes.', 'sore throat.', 'thrush.', 'rash.', 'muscle and joint pain.']
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The symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks, but can be longer. They're a sign that your immune system is putting up a fight against the virus. But having these symptoms doesn't necessarily mean you have the HIV virus.
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['Fever.', 'Headache.', 'Sensitivity to light.', 'Fatigue.']