AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A dry cough can be an early symptom of HIV, or it may indicate that the illness is in the late stage. In the first 2–4 weeks after contracting HIV, approximately 40–90 percent of people will develop flu-like symptoms. A dry cough may be the only respiratory symptom in the early stages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digestive symptoms-Many people with acute HIV develop nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and weight loss. Respiratory symptoms-A dry cough is usually the only respiratory symptom associated with primary HIV infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symptom 6: Sore throat and dry cough A severe, dry cough that can last for weeks to months without seeming to resolve (even with antibiotics and inhalers) is a typical symptom in very ill HIV patients. Any person with persistent symptoms such as these should see a doctor, especially if symptoms are worsening.

Detailed explanation-4: -The symptoms of acute HIV infection can include fever, rash, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhoea, sore throat, night sweats, appetite loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, muscle and joint aches – all of them symptoms of an acute inflammation (immune reaction).