Primary Infection

• Primary infection happens 2-4 weeks after initial exposure
• HIV replicates rapidly, the load is high in blood and lymph
• Primary infections of HIV are asymptomatic commonly
• Common symptoms that appear during primary infection is fever, fatigue, muscle pain, and sore throat
• Swollen lymph nodes are common and can last for long-term
• A rash can appear 3 months after infection, but is short term