Question

During the initial infection of HIV, a person experiences a brief period of:

• (A) Diarrhea
• (B) Influenza-like illness
• (C) Muscle tremors
• (D) Anemia

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Explanation:
In the first few weeks after infection with HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus), some people have a short flu-like illness that is called a 'seroconversion illness'. This coincides with the period during which the body first produces antibodies to HIV. The most commonly experienced symptoms are fever, swollen glands, muscle aches and tiredness.Influenza-like illness (ILI) is on the other end of the spectrum of URTIs and is defined as the presence of fever of greater than or equal to 100°F, in addition to cough or sore throat, in the absence of an alternative cause.Hence, the correct option is (B).