Do I have symptoms of acute HIV?

I had a relationship that lasted about 1 month. We only met once during this time and the condom broke. After a couple of weeks and a half, three small red spots appeared in my belly, which after a day or two had disappeared. However, more red spots appeared, but very few, which disappeared the next day and looked like a spine. I have a lot of respiratory allergies and I have atopic eczema. I had no fever, no sore throat, no flu or cold. Do you think it could be the HIV virus?
Expert answer:

The symptoms of acute HIV are characterized by:

  • Persistent fever;
  • Chills;
  • Headache;
  • Sore throat;
  • Muscle aches;
  • Spots on the skin;
  • Ganglia or gums in the armpits, neck or groin, which may take a long time to disappear.

These symptoms usually appear after 2 to 4 weeks virus.

Not all people manifest symptoms of an acute HIV infection. Between 10 and 60% of people can stay up to 6 months without presenting any symptoms of the infection.

Although the risk is small, it is possible to contract the HIV virus when the condom breaks into sexual intercourse with a seropositive person.

The best way to know if these symptoms were acute HIV infection is to have a detailed consultation with the general practitioner, family doctor or infectious. In the consultation, the professional will collect your medical history data on the symptoms that have appeared, examine your body and request tests if necessary.

Read too:

What are the symptoms of HIV?

What is HIV treatment?

Does HIV have a cure?

How is the HIV test done?

Category