Acute HIV Infection
Alternate Names : Acute Retroviral Syndrome, HIV Seroconversion Syndrome, Primary HIV Infection
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Acute HIV Infection Diagnosis & Tests
- An HIV ELISA/Western blot is usually negative during acute infection and will become positive over the next three months.
- An HIV RNA viral load is positive in patients with acute HIV infection.
- A CD4 count may show suppression of the immune system. The CD4 count usually improves 1 to 2 months following acute infection.
- A blood differential may show abnormalities.
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