Acute HIV infection

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Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

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Primary HIV infection

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Immune system structures

Acute HIV infection

Alternative Names:

Primary HIV infection; HIV seroconversion syndrome; Acute retroviral syndrome
Prevention:

For a comprehensive discussion, see the prevention section in AIDS.

Safer sex behaviors may reduce the risk of acquiring the infection. There is a risk of acquiring the infection even if "safe sex" is practiced. Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent sexual transmission of the HIV virus.

General guidelines:

Do not have sexual intercourse with persons known or suspected to be infected with AIDS, numerous partners, any person who has multiple partners, or people who use IV drugs.
Do not use intravenous drugs. If IV drugs are used, do not share needles or syringes.
People with AIDS or who have had positive HIV antibody tests may pass the disease on to others and should not donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm. Do not exchange body fluids (including saliva) during sexual activity.