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Does HIV make you feel like you have the flu?
Early HIV symptoms can feel like a bad case of the flu or COVID-19 and usually occur a few weeks after infection. In many people, early HIV signs and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, rash, sore joints or muscles, or a sore throat.
What are some early signs that you have been infected with HIV?
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 are the signs and symptoms of the flu?
Flu symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, often with fever. However, some people with the flu can have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Treatment should begin as soon as possible because antiviral drug treatment works best when started early (within 48 hours after symptoms start).
What are the symptoms of acute HIV infection?
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: Fever. Chills. Rash. Night sweats. Muscle aches.
What are the symptoms of the flu without fever?
Flu symptoms include feeling feverish or having a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. However, some people with the flu can have respiratory symptoms (such as a cough or runny nose) without a fever.
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.