Signs and Symptoms of Acute HIV Infection in Men

Signs and Symptoms of Acute HIV Infection in Men

The acute HIV symptoms in men start appearing after 2 or 3 weeks of infection. The typical symptoms of HIV infection are:

• Persistent headache
• Frequent fever
• Swollen glands (lymph, neck, armpit, groins)
• Muscle ache
• Fatigue
• Appetite loss
• Sore throat
• Mouth rash
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Oral thrush
• Vomiting and nausea
• Unusual rash over skin
• Cough
• Chest infection

These were the acute HIV symptoms in men during the early stages. The latest stage of infection is after 10 years and the condition at that time is known as AIDS. There's a severe depletion in the lymphocytes present in the blood and the immunity of body is completely destroyed, making it susceptible to a wide range of diseases. Men in the last stage of AIDS can develop Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, etc. The person undergoes severe loose stools and rapid weight loss. The body becomes shrunken with development of white spots and lesions all over mouth and tongue. Pneumonia with high fever, night sweats and excessive fatigue takes toll on the body. The chances of survival is almost negligible when a person is in his last stage of HIV infection.

Now the question is how to detect the acute HIV symptoms in men correctly. HIV diagnosis was earlier performed by the technique of ELISA. Even after detection of the early symptoms, it's still a controversial issue, whether antiretroviral medications, should be implemented immediately. It's because the deterioration starts after a few years, the fatal effect of this sexually transmitted disease, AIDS. However, doctors say that it's safe to take the anti HIV medications at the initial stage if the tests have confirmed the presence of viral load in the blood. Efficient clinical tests like, ultra fast HIV test, HIV duo test, HIV INSTI test, etc. perform quick and accurate diagnosis of HIV. Above all, it's utmost important for family members and friends to take care of the person and help him to lead a normal social life