HIV symptoms

What are the first symptoms of HIV?

HIV symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Rash
  • Night sweats
  • Muscle aches
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea

These symptoms do not guarantee that you have the virus or don’t have it. The only way to know is to get tested. The first symptoms usually occur between 2 and 4 weeks after infection according to the CDC. Some people experience symptoms, while others don’t.

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