Maximum Time For ARS Symptoms To Appear

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Maximum time to experience ARS

I understand this is going to vary in individuals, but what would you estimate the maximum amount of time to experience ARS related symptoms and seroconversion. Could someone experience ARS due to HIV, 20 weeks past exposure.Thanks...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Unlikely that symptoms would develop that late. Very possible that symptoms would continue that long if they started several weeks earlier.MH... Read more »

When do ARS symptoms generally start? What are the major symptoms of ARS?

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

About ARS (interesting question, I think) (NATURAL HISTORY) (ARS SYMPTOMS)

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ARS symptoms always appear?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If i had a risky exposure on July 5th, would i experience any symptoms by now if i were seroconverting to HIV+. I had an experience with a prostitute (protected) and immediately after i lost my appetite for about a week, i lost about 10lbs. But i... Read more »

ARS time-line

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Whats the quickest and longest time for Acute ARS symtoms to appear? How long does the rash last? Would it be described as fungal?

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ARS SYMPTOMS, MAYBE?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

IF YOU EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS 3 WEEKS AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE, EG. HEADACHES AND BODY ACHES, NAUSEA THAT CONTINUALLY PERSIST, BUT ARE MILD AND THEN AT 9 WEEKS DEVELOP MORE SYMPTOMS IN CONJUCTION WITH THE ONES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT ARE REOCCURING, COULD... Read more »

No ARS symptoms = lower chance of HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'd had a risky experience earlier this month. ARS, as I understand it, appears in the majority of cases (50-70%) of HIV infection within three to six weeks of infection.

I haven't noticed any flu-like symptoms. If I don't, does that mean that my... Read more »

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