Acute human immunodeficiency virus infection syndrome (Q63960): Difference between revisions

This syndrome is the initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. One half to two thirds of patients present with an acute "mononucleosis-type" illness (fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, rash, headache, malaise, arthralgia, or myalgia) often with a truncal exanthem. Symptoms generally resolve within 10-15 days. Transmission is by sexual contact, direct contact, iatrogenic transmission, or vertical transmission. Confirmation is by identification of human immunodeficiency virus in a blood sample.