Most people (up to 80%) who become infected with HIV develop some symptoms a few days or weeks after the infection occurs. This is called Primary or Acute HIV infection. Some people who contract HIV experience very strong symptoms, but others experience no symptoms at all. The symptoms may last from a few days to several weeks.
The most common signs and symptoms of Primary HIV infection include :
· Fever
· Rash
· Night sweats
· Headache
· Fatigue
· Swollen Glands
· Sore throat
· Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
· Oral (mouth) ulcers or sores
· Joint pain and/or muscle aches
· Genital (penis/vagina) ulcers or sores
If you are concerned about a possible exposure to HIV and have recently had or are currently experiencing any of the following symptoms it is very important that you seek medical evaluation. Early intervention may improve your long-term health if you have HIV.
It is important to remember that the symptoms of early HIV infection are similar to the symptoms of other infections, including the flu and other sexually transmitted infections like mono and hepatitis. Experiencing these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have HIV, but it is important to find out the cause of the symptoms.
The above information thankfully comes from the hivinfosource.org at the following link.
