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Symptoms Of HIV Infection
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Symptoms of HIV infectionWhat are the first symptoms of HIV infection? Symptoms of HIV infection When a person is initially exposed to the virus, they may develop an illness that resembles the flu,...
Response from Brian Conway, M.D.
University of British Columbia
When a person is initially exposed to the virus, they may develop an illness that resembles the flu, and/or just feel very unwell for days or weeks. However, in many cases (perhaps more than half), a person develops no symptoms at all and jsut...
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Diarea-symptom of HIV infection?Please tell me if diarea that lasts for 3 weeks with peak periods during weekends can be a symptom... Read more »Very Worried -- Blood in excrement; Symptom of HIV infection?I have been experiencing blood in excrement after a possible hiv contact infection.There was no... Read more »
Articles
Time Between Initial HIV Infection and AIDS is Not Symptom-FreeIf left untreated, HIV infection inevitably degrades the immune system, leading to the development of life-threatening infections -- AIDS -- about 10 years later. The time between initial HIV infection and the development of AIDS is commonly... Read more »
The Cost-Effectiveness of Symptom-Based Testing and Routine Screening for Acute HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the USATesting for HIV when flu-like symptoms are evident may offer a cost-effective alternative for early detection of HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM), reported the authors of the current study. "Acute HIV infection often causes... Read more »
HIV Infection in WomenOverview Current Research Transmission Signs and Symptoms of HIV Infection Gynecologic Screening Survival Among HIV-Infected Women Early Diagnosis More Information References for Statistics Overview The number of women with... Read more »
DiagnosisBecause early HIV infection often causes no symptoms, a healthcare provider usually can diagnose it by testing blood for the presence of antibodies (disease-fighting proteins) to HIV. HIV antibodies generally do not reach noticeable levels in the... Read more »
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HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive. I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more » Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection? Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection? I agree with Fran. Pancreatitis is an entirely separate condition, one that occurs in people both with and without HIV. Is Pancreatitis a...
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HIV infected without any symptoms?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is there any case that people found out to be HIV infected without having any symptoms?Also, what kinds of support do they offer for non-American resident? HIV infected without any symptoms? I agree w-faith123 I have been going to thr dr every...
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possible Acute HIV Infection symptoms?
Posted by humblonian, 1 Reply
A few months back I fell ill with symptoms such as lightheadedness, stiff neck, and mild headaches. The symptoms struck a few days, to a week after having unprotected sex. The symptoms would go away, and come back just about every other day for a...
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