How long after HIV exposure do you get flu symptoms?

Most people infected with HIV experience a short, flu-like illness that occurs 2-6 weeks after infection. After this, HIV may not cause any symptoms for several years.

Does HIV feel like flu?

Within 2 to 4 weeks after infection with HIV, about two-thirds of people will have a flu-like illness. This is the body’s natural response to HIV infection. Flu-like symptoms can include: Fever.

Which stage of HIV has short flu-like symptoms?

Seroconversion and acute HIV infection In the first few weeks after infection with HIV, some people have a short flu-like illness that is called a ‘seroconversion illness’.

What are the first symptoms of HIV after exposure?

First Stage: Acute HIV Infection Symptoms

• Headache.
• Fatigue.
• Aching muscles.
• Sore throat.
• Swollen lymph nodes.
• A red rash that doesn’t itch, usually on your torso.
• Fever.
• Ulcers (sores) in your mouth, esophagus, anus, or genitals.

Can Pep cause flu-like symptoms?

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any flu-like symptoms, skin rash, fever, swollen glands, or severe fatigue 2-14 weeks after exposure. What happens next? While on PEP, you may have blood tests to monitor for possible side effects. After you finish PEP, you will have blood tests to monitor you for HIV.

Does PEP weaken the immune system?

Does Pep lower your immune system? 32Theoretically, it is possible that these medications can weaken the immune system when utilized this manner and may actually increase that the threat of HIV disease if an exposure occurs. If danger of esophageal exposure is deemed high, research PEP for hepatitis.

What happens if PEP fails?

If PEP doesn’t work, you may have symptoms of the first stage of an HIV infection, like a fever or rash. If you have these symptoms while you’re on PEP, or within a month after finishing PEP, call your nurse or doctor.

What happens if you miss a day of PEP?

If you do miss a dose and you remember in less than 24 hours, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you miss more than 48 hours of PEP ( two consecutive doses ) it will be discontinued.