What are the early signs of HIV positive?

What are the early signs of HIV positive?

First Stage: Acute HIV Infection Symptoms

• Headache.
• Fatigue.
• Aching muscles.
• Sore throat.
• Swollen lymph nodes.
• A red rash that doesn’t itch, usually on your torso.
• Fever.
• Ulcers (sores) in your mouth, esophagus, anus, or genitals.

What is HIV seroconversion like?

In HIV seroconversion, the most common symptoms are fatigue, fever, sore throat, body aches, rash, headache, and swollen lymph nodes; people often think that they have the “flu”. While some people may feel so sick that they go to see a doctor, others will have no symptoms at all.

How does seroconversion start?

Seroconversion is the period during which the body starts producing detectable levels of HIV antibodies. This usually occurs several weeks after initially contracting the virus. During seroconversion, a person may experience flu-like symptoms, such as fever and body aches.

What are the early signs of HIV?

The early signs of HIV, also known as acute retroviral syndrome, may appear as symptoms similar to those caused by the flu. These can include: Early HIV symptoms generally develop within 2 to 4 weeks of transmission.

How long does it take to feel sick with HIV?

Other people do not feel sick at all during this stage, which is also known as acute HIV infection. Early infection is defined as HIV infection in the past six months (recent) and includes acute (very recent) infections. Flu-like symptoms can include: These symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

What happens if your HIV test is positive and positive?

If your test is done in a health care setting or a lab and it’s positive, the lab will conduct the follow-up testing, usually on the same blood sample as the first test. If the follow-up test is also positive, it means you have HIV (or are HIV-positive).

What should I do if I’m HIV positive and have no symptoms?

If you’re HIV-positive, you should see a doctor and start HIV treatment as soon as possible. You are at high risk of transmitting HIV to others during the early stage of HIV infection, even if you have no symptoms. For this reason, it is very important to take steps to reduce your risk of transmission.