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Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
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Symptoms
Note: At the time of diagnosis with HIV, many people have not experienced any symptoms. Acute HIV infection can appear ...
Causes
Primary or acute HIV infection is a condition that occurs 2 - 4 weeks after infection with the human immunodeficiency v...
Tests
Blood differential may show abnormalities; HIV ELISA/Western blot is usually negative or undetermined during the acute ...
Treatments
People with HIV infection need to be educated about the disease and its treatment so they can be active partners in mak...
Alternative Therapies
You can often reduce the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and proble...
Risk Factors
- Blood Component Transfusion
- exposure to contaminated body fluids
- Intravenous Drug Abuse
Complications
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Autoimmune diseases; Cancers, typically Kaposi's sarcoma and lymphomas.
Prevention
For a comprehensive discussion, see the prevention section in AIDS. Safer sex behaviors may reduce the risk of getting ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have had a possible or actual exposure to AIDS or HIV inf...
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