you won't be symptomatic until long after you're infected
in fact by definition, HIV can remain asymptomatic for years until it develops into AIDS
tests can give false negative readings up to 6 months after infection, so take that for what it's worth
2006-08-11 01:08:42
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answered by banzai 4
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There realy aren't any symptoms of HIV. Someone with HIV is a carrier of the AIDS virus. It is very possible and likely to have HIV and give someone full blown AIDS. You can be HIV infected and die from old age and never have any symptoms but you should still treat like you had full blown AIDS because it's just as dangerous to spread. The HIV virus can turn into full blown AIDS. I do recommend going to a clinic and be tested. On a regular basis, at least every three months for the first year and then every six months for the second year. If all come back neg. Your pretty much in the clear. I can't express how important it is to have protected sex or use clean needles whatever the case is. Treat your body like your temple!!!!!
2006-08-11 01:14:51
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answered by kimwil24 1
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Hello,
When a person is infected it is called primary infection which could last 2-4 weeks.
They include,
Fever, sweats, chills
Fatigue
Loss of appetite,
weight loss
nausea, vomiting
Sore throat
Diarrhoea ( Severe) not once.
Cough
Shortness of breath
Body rash
Skin problems
Hope this helped you out.
If you want to get tested within a month 90% of people would have seroconverted. Most people say by 6 weeks ....instead of stressing yourself /friend/partner for the 3 months.
PCR, can be done within or after 10 days of exposure
P24 Antigen can be done 2-4 weeks after exposure , antigens or proteins are present before antibodies so it would be detected.
Antibodies usually appear 28 days,, some can take up to 6 weeks.
Good luck ...
2006-08-11 01:19:13
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answered by kida_w 5
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People with HIV may not have any symptoms at all while they are in the latent phase. However, many people experience symptoms in the first couple of months after getting infected. These symptoms may include high temperature and fever, fatigue, skin rash, muscle pains, headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. But, if you have any of these symptoms, it is worth remembering that all of them are also symptoms of much simpler and less threatening conditions, such as flu.
Once someone becomes ill with HIV, they are open to many infections. These can include infections of the mouth, such as thrush (oral candidiasis), unusual types of pneumonia, tuberculosis (TB), infections of the brain and eyes, unusual skin problems and odd infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Most people with severe HIV infection also experience weight loss, enlargement of their lymph glands and persistent diarrhoea
2006-08-11 01:09:18
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answered by ***Missy*** 4
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Have a look at the Terrence Higgins Trust website....
2006-08-11 01:11:19
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answered by e404pnf 3
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There are no symptoms until like years after.
Although it is a big giveaway if you had a partner who has it...
2006-08-11 01:09:17
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answered by adklsjfklsdj 6
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go to hospital and get it check out.
2006-08-11 02:54:34
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answered by Anonymous
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sry can't help
2006-08-11 01:10:12
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answered by Anonymous
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SLOW DEATH
2006-08-11 01:16:41
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answered by Anonymous
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