How much time does it take before the hiv symptoms appear?

HIV viremia: Most people do not get symptoms when they are exposed to HIV. But, if one gets symptoms, they would come about ten days after infection and would mimic the flu: muscle aches, fatigue, and perhaps a fine body rash. Remember HIV infection can now be fully prevented. Treatment started within 72 hours after exposure is effective. There is also now a pill to prevent HIV infection taken before exposure