Can you be HIV negative and still have symptoms?
A false negative is a test result that says a person does not have HIV when, in fact, they do. False negative results most often occur when people test in the first few weeks after infection, during the ‘window period’ of a test.
Does flu-like symptoms mean you have HIV?
Early HIV symptoms can feel like a bad case of the flu or COVID-19 and usually occur a few weeks after infection. In many people, early HIV signs and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, rash, sore joints or muscles, or a sore throat.
Can you have symptoms of HIV without HIV?
But having these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have the HIV virus. Remember: they’re commonly caused by conditions other than HIV. If you have several of these symptoms and think you’ve been at risk of HIV infection within the past few weeks, you should get an HIV test.
What other disease has the same symptoms as HIV?
A cold.
What are the signs that you have HIV?
Being tired all the time
What are the early signs and symptoms of HIV?
Early symptoms of HIV can manifest as flu-like symptoms and appear after two to four weeks following infection. These symptoms can include fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and mouth ulcers.
What are common symptoms of HIV?
raised temperature (fever)
How do I know if I have HIV?
Fever and chills