You could be infected with HIV if you have had an exposure to the virus -- such as unprotected sex (sex without a condom) or have shared needles with someone who is HIV positive -- and then a few weeks later experienced flu-like symptoms:
• Fever |
• Severe Fatigue |
• A non-itchy rash |
• Swollen glands |
• Sore throat |
• Night sweats |
• Sores in your mouth |
These symptoms are called Acute Retroviral Syndrome and last from a few days to a few weeks. You could get sick enough to go to the emergency room or just feel a little unwell. It's important to remember that people experience these syptoms and it's not related to HIV. Sometimes, it's just the flu.
Even if you don't experience symptoms, you could still be infected -- only half of people do.
If you think you may have been infected with HIV & live in the Bay Area, we highly recommend that you speak with the OPTIONS Project at UCSF.
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