What are the most common symptoms of primary HIV infection?
Primary HIV infection can have a variety of different symptoms. Some researchers believe that rash and fevers are the strongest predictors of primary HIV infection, especially when occurring in combination with one or more of the following symptoms: • Loss of appetite • Joint pain • Sore throat • Muscle pain • Swollen lymph nodes • Diarrhea • Fatigue • Nausea and vomiting • Headache • Oral or genital ulcers Does everyone have these symptoms? Some people will become infected with HIV and have no symptoms. However, most people do have symptoms. How severe will the symptoms be? Some people have symptoms so severe that they go to the emergency room. Others will have mild symptoms. If I think I’m experiencing primary HIV infection, what should I do? Primary HIV infection is a medical emergency. You should seek prompt medical attention from a doctor who specializes in treating HIV. If you don’t have a private doctor or medical insurance, you should seek prompt attention from a local public h
