AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

AIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the first stage of HIV infection?
A
acute HIV infection stage
B
clinical latency stage
C
AIDS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acute HIV infection is the earliest stage of HIV infection, and it generally develops within 2 to 4 weeks after infection with HIV. During this time, some people have flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, and rash.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection Some people have flu-like symptoms. This is the body’s natural response to infection. But some people may not feel sick right away or at all. If you have flu-like symptoms and think you may have been exposed to HIV, seek medical care and ask for a test to diagnose acute infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Body-wide symptoms-The most common body-wide signs and symptoms of acute HIV include fever (temperature above 100.4ºF or 38ºC), sore throat, headache, and muscle and joint pain. These symptoms last approximately two weeks.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is the virus that causes AIDS. 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.

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