Is Hiv Acute Viral Syndrome Contagious

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Are acute HIV symptoms contagious?

If one develops flu-like symptoms shortly after contracting HIV (sore throat, congestion, cough), are the symptoms contagious? In other words, would someone within the vicinity who has not been in sexual contact with the serconverted individual...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,HIV acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) symptoms are caused by HIV. Even though these symptoms are often referred to as "flu-like," HIV and its symptoms are not transmitted like flu or the common cold, which have respiratory modes of... Read more »

Acute Viral Syndrome Symptoms

Thank you for responding to my question: I have done a lot of research on this website about... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

A Message About Acute Viral Syndrome

Question #1:A little more than 2 months ago I may have experienced acute viral syndrome. I tested... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Acute HIV Infection -- New York City, 2008

Acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (AHI) is a highly infectious phase of disease that lasts approximately 2 months and is characterized by nonspecific clinical symptoms. 1 AHI contributes disproportionately to HIV transmission... Read more »

Two Studies Examine Potential Benefit of Beginning ART During Acute Infection

The following summarizes studies recently published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases . "A Multicenter Observational Study of the Potential Benefits of Initiating Combination Antiretroviral Therapy During Acute HIV Infection ": Frederick... Read more »

China Turning Attention From Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome to AIDS

The Chinese government is beginning to show signs that it is turning its attention to fighting HIV/AIDS now that the last 12 patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, have been declared free of the virus, the Wall Street Journal ... Read more »

Unique, Statewide Program of Acute HIV Testing and Partner Outreach Finds That Many Acute Infections in North Carolina May Stem From Exposure to Chronically Infected Patients

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »

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HIV acute viral syndrome on the 18th week

Posted by marinero, 1 Reply

please help,im over stressed,im an asian male seafarer. i have protected sex with a venezuelan sex worker(with condom,no sign of breakage) but i performed an unprotected cunnilingus last dec 2008, i am healthy for 4 and half months,no any disease... Read more »

Acute Viral Syndrome

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Would Anyone with HIV please explain the Acute Viral Syndrome to me? What were your experiences? What type and how long did your symptoms last? Do they re-occur? Please explain.... Thanks

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SEROCONVERTING QUESTIONS. ACUTE VIRAL SYNDROM

Posted by mobieorly123, 2 Replies

Im wondering if people that had symtoms when they first aquired HIV did you feel symtoms and could you list them Read more »

please answer Acute Viral Syndrom question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

ok, my reasonably high risk encounter (unprotected vaginal intercourse, and i'm male) happend i believe almost a year or longer ago. and actually the encounter that i believe was a higher risk happened almost 2 years ago (or more). now here's my... Read more »

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