Information on HIVs?!
Question:
Information on HIVs?
If i had HIV would i have a red rash, would it itch all over?
Answers:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, with regards to HIV, symptoms mean NOTHING. Period. End of Story. The only way to know is to get tested or wait till you get so sick that you become hospitalized with possibly a very deadly cancer or disease. It's easier to just go get tested.
In period immediately after infection has taken place there aren't any specific symptoms. Within two to four weeks after exposure to HIV, a person might have flu-like symptoms such as fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, diarrhea, fatigue or rash. In rare instances they may occur within a few days after the exposure has taken place. These symptoms usually go away after a week or two. Often, if they occur at all, they're so mild they're hardly noticeable, although for some people they are severe enough to warrant calling a doctor.
It's important to keep in mind these symptoms are almost identical to those of many other illnesses. That's why testing is so important. Very often people who have the symptoms are worrying unnecessarily. Only by taking the HIV test can someone reliably know their HIV status. Everything else is just guessing.
Cheers.