The Stages of HIV Infection | NIH
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Without treatment with HIV medicines, HIV infection advances in stages, getting worse over time. The three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV infection, and (3) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
HIV timeline: What are the stages? - Medical News Today
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Stage 1: Acute HIV infection. After a person comes into contact with HIV, the virus replicates quickly, and the blood contains high levels of the virus. At this time, the virus can easily...
HIV/AIDS Symptoms, Stages, and Early Warning Signs - WebMD
WEBJul 11, 2024 · HIV infection happens in three stages. Without treatment, it gets worse over time and eventually overpowers your immune system. Your symptoms will depend on your stage.
The Stages of HIV - WebMD
WEBMay 20, 2023 · While symptoms can vary from one person to the next, doctors recognize these three stages of HIV: Acute HIV. Chronic HIV. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Stage 1: Acute...
HIV/AIDS: Differences, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Chronic stage: This is a prolonged period of years and even decades during which the virus gradually depletes CD4 T-cells, often with few notable symptoms. AIDS: This is the most advanced stage of HIV. If left untreated, HIV is inevitably fatal, with a median survival time of eight to 10 years.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. HIV spreads more easily in the first few months after a person is infected, but many are unaware of their status until the later stages. In the first few weeks after being infected people may not experience symptoms.
HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary depending on the person and the phase of infection. Primary infection, also called acute HIV. Some people infected by HIV get a flu-like illness within 2 to 4 weeks after the virus enters the body. This stage may last a few days to several weeks. Some people have no symptoms during this stage. Possible …
Symptoms of HIV
WEBJun 15, 2022 · Below are the three stages of HIV and some of the symptoms people may experience. Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection. Within 2 to 4 weeks after infection with HIV, about two-thirds of people will have a flu-like illness. This is the body’s natural response to HIV infection. Flu-like symptoms can include: Fever. Chills. Rash. Night sweats. Muscle …
A Timeline of HIV Symptoms: How Does It Progress? - Healthline
WEBFeb 14, 2023 · HIV progresses in three stages. The first symptoms can appear within a few weeks of contracting the virus. In some cases, however, there may be no symptoms for years. What HIV is. HIV is a...
About HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection. People have a large amount of HIV in their blood and are very contagious. Many people have flu-like symptoms. If you have flu-like symptoms and think you may have been exposed to HIV, get tested. Stage 2: Chronic HIV Infection. This stage is also called asymptomatic HIV infection or clinical latency.
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