Multiple choice general knowledge

What is Acute HIV Syndrome?

  1. When HIV progresses into AIDS

  2. The stage immediately after HIV infection when the patient falls ill

  3. The final fatal disease for the AIDS patient

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Acute HIV Syndrome (also called acute retroviral syndrome or seroconversion illness) is the initial flu-like illness occurring 2-4 weeks after HIV infection. It represents the body's immune response to viral replication, not progression to AIDS (which takes years without treatment). This stage includes fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.

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