| Did I Just Contract HIV? Symptoms of Primary HIV Infection |
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It's sometimes possible to recognize when
you've recently contracted HIV from signs and
symptoms such as fever, rash, or swollen
lymph nodes. This video will teach you how to
recognize signs and symptoms of primary HIV
infection that are experienced by between 40
and 90% of individuals after they are first
infected with HIV. Primary HIV infection
occurs during the first few weeks or months
after a person first becomes infected with
HIV. Symptoms include rash and/or fevers,
possibly in combination with one or more of
the following symptoms: malaise (which is a
general feeling of weakness, discomfort, and
fatigue), loss of appetite, weight loss, a
sore throat, sores in the mouth, joint or
muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea,
fatigue, night sweats, nausea and vomiting,
headache, or genital sores. The symptoms
usually last from seven to ten days, and
rarely more than two weeks. There is an
incubation period of a few days to a few
weeks between when the person was exposed to
HIV and when the symptoms begin. If you have
any of these symptoms and think there's even
the slightest chance you might have been
exposed to HIV, such as through recent sexual
activity or sharing a needle, even with
someone who you believe is HIV negative, you
should see a doctor and ask to be tested for
HIV. When you go to the doctor with any of
these symptoms, it's very important to
mention any risk factors you may have for HIV
so they could test you. If you have ever had
unprotected sex, even once, have used
injection drugs, or think you might be
experiencing primary HIV infection, make sure
to tell your doctor. Visit
http://www.GlobalLifeworks.org and
http://AIDSvideos.org to learn more. [Do you
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