AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

AIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A person can be infected with HIV and not show any symptoms early on.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This stage is also called asymptomatic HIV infection or clinical latency. HIV is still active and continues to reproduce in the body. People may not have any symptoms or get sick during this phase but can transmit HIV. People who take HIV treatment as prescribed may never move into Stage 3 (AIDS).

Detailed explanation-2: -Many people with HIV get flu-like symptoms of it early on, but some people don’t. More-serious or longer lasting symptoms may not show up for years after a person first catches the virus.

Detailed explanation-3: -These signs and symptoms of acute HIV infection can begin a few days after you are exposed to HIV and usually last for about 14 days. They could last for just a few days, or they could last for several months. You might not realize your illness is acute HIV infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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