Question

A 30-year-old presents with fever, rash, and arthralgia 2 weeks after unprotected sexual contact. HIV test is positive. Which phase of HIV infection is most consistent with these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Primary HIV infection (seroconversion illness)

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Chronic asymptomatic phase

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AIDS-defining illness phase

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Late-stage HIV with opportunistic infections

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Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome

Practice question

A 30-year-old presents with fever, rash, and arthralgia 2 weeks after unprotected sexual contact. HIV test is positive. Which phase of HIV infection is most consistent with these symptoms?