Typical Acute Retroviral Syndrome Disease Progression

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acute HIV infection, acute retroviral syndrome

Hi there doctor,Just afew questions I'd like to ask,How common does acute HIV infection or acute retroviral syndrome occur when people are first infected with hiv?Also after possable infection,after what period of time can we rule out symptoms...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Before I say anything about your question, please remember that any symptoms that you experience that cause you concern should be checked out with your doctor. At least 80% of people recently infected with HIV will experience symptoms related to... Read more »

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Does this sound like Acute Retroviral Syndrome?

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I began an experience recently (October 2nd) for the first time in my life, with another guy. All we did is have unprotected oral sex, and once for a few minutes, protected anal sex. I know most people will say that I didn't have an exposure - but... Read more »

HIV acute viral syndrome on the 18th week

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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 Syndrom?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How long after exposure typically begins the acute syndrom and what ar ethe symptoms and how long do they last and what percentage of individuals go through this?

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SEROCONVERTING QUESTIONS. ACUTE VIRAL SYNDROM

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