Question 1

what are the acute hiv symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Acute HIV: Acute symptoms of infection may range from nothing to vague symptoms of flu like illness including but not limited to fever, malaise, rash, joint and muscle aches, sore throat etc.

Question 2

can acute hiv symptoms show up in 2 different occasions?

Accepted Answer

Acute HIV infection: Acute HIV infection is like having the worst flu of your life.  But, this symptom does not occur in every case. Sometimes people do not have symptoms when they get the infection.
Rashes, fevers, muscle and body aches with significant fatigue is the norm.

Question 3

can someone have acute hiv symptoms for a day or two but then stop? would this be something else? how long do acute hiv symptoms usually last?

Accepted Answer

Very variable: Many people do not have any symptoms of acute HIV infections. The type of symptoms and duration is also very variable. If you have any doubt, get an HIV nucleic acid test through your doctor. You may consult this site for more info on this topic.
http://www.med.unc.edu/infdis/actu/current-studies/acute-hiv

Question 4

if someone were to be showing acute hiv symptoms, would there be multiple symptoms at a time close together or is it possible to experience just one?

Accepted Answer

Either: Disease gets to start somewhere.  Thus one may have just one or more symptoms . In a way not that different from catching the flu in onset of symptoms but obviously not the outcome.

Question 5

does acute hiv symptoms show up all together or separate over a couple of weeks period ?

Accepted Answer

Appear together: Like getting the flu. The symptoms cluster together and show up 1-4 weeks after infection and can subside in a few days or a few weeks.

Question 6

can a hiv ab/p24 ag screen detect antigens with or without acute hiv symptoms? and if you have possible symptoms would it pick up a positive at 40 days post exposure? i tested negative at day 40?

Accepted Answer

: No. A negative result at 40 days is about 99% accurate. 
Visit this site for info: HIV test window periods
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html
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Question 7

many doctors on here agree that "acute hiv symptoms occur soon after exposure to hiv and include flu-like symptoms". the question is - how soon? within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Very difficult: This is a very difficult question to answer - as the emergence of HIV related symptoms largely depends on your immune response and overall health. The range can really be from weeks up to 10 years. If you have concerns, there are newer (RNA based) rapid laboratory studies that can be done to test for infection starting at 10 days post-infection.  Best to see your doctor and discuss.

Question 8

is there any difference in the onset of acute hiv symptoms depending on sexually transmitted infection or iv drug?

Accepted Answer

: I think the difference may not be in how it is transmitted but more about the virus type, how much of it got in the body and the immunity of the person that was infected. Associated disease or infection however may be different based on how the infection was acquired.

Question 9

is acute hiv symptoms, such as fever and sore throat recurring?

Accepted Answer

Acute symptomatic: phase of hiv is not recurrent. It is the first stage of the infection . After that infected person goes to minumum symptomatic stage or asymptomtic stage .

Question 10

is it possible to get one or two acute hiv symptoms (ex. slight headache and muscle soreness but no rash, fever, nausea)? please help?!

Accepted Answer

See details: Mild headache and muscle soreness are highly unlikely to be secondary to HIV infection. If you are concerned, get tested.

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If someone were to be showing acute hiv symptoms, would there be multiple symptoms at a time close together or is it possible to experience just one?

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Does acute hiv symptoms show up all together or separate over a couple of weeks period ?

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Can a hiv ab/p24 ag screen detect antigens with or without acute hiv symptoms? and if you have possible symptoms would it pick up a positive at 40 days post exposure? i tested negative at day 40?

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Many doctors on here agree that "acute hiv symptoms occur soon after exposure to hiv and include flu-like symptoms". the question is - how soon? within 24 hours?

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Is there any difference in the onset of acute hiv symptoms depending on sexually transmitted infection or iv drug?

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Is acute hiv symptoms, such as fever and sore throat recurring?

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Is it possible to get one or two acute hiv symptoms (ex. slight headache and muscle soreness but no rash, fever, nausea)? please help?!

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