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Acute Hiv Symptoms Rash
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
Alternative Names
Primary HIV infection; HIV seroconversion syndrome; Acute retroviral syndrome; HIV infection - acute
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Primary or acute HIV infection occurs 2 - 4 weeks after infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus is spread by:
- Sexual contact
- Contaminated blood transfusions and blood products
- Injection drug...
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