Symptoms of Acute HIV Infection

What are the earliest symptoms of acute HIV infection? An infectious diseases specialist explains how to recognize acute retroviral syndrome. Why are the key clinical clues that should alert you to the possibility that your patient may be infected with HIV, and why is it crucial to diagnose HIV early?

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 The problem with acute HIV
01:28 Flu-like symptoms
01:53 Mononucleosis-like syndrome symptoms
03:19 Mono vs HIV
04:25 The rash in acute HIV infection
05:28 Aseptic meningitis
05:51 Exposure and risk factors for HIV infection

REFERENCES & RECOMMENDED READING:
1. Cowan EA, McGowan JP, Fine SM, Vail RM, Merrick ST, Radix AE, et al. Diagnosis and Management of Acute HIV [Internet]. Baltimore (MD): Johns Hopkins University; 2021 [cited 2022 Apr 8]. (New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines). Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK...