Quote:
Originally Posted by regretted
Can I ask helpful samsters here and Mr AFA if the above symptoms of AIDS will appear after 4-6weeks of contact?
May I know what are the symptoms one can expect immediately after 4-6 weeks of contact?
|
AIDS is the end result of an HIV infection. It takes YEARS before HIV progresses to the onset of AIDS.
HIV infection can be asymptotic. However, the majority of those infected will go through the acute infection stage and flu like symptoms will develop. The infection then enters the latent stage where the infected person feels perfectly healthy. However, once the immune system deteriorates to the point where it can no longer handle secondary infections, AIDS is the end result.
There is a
very comprehensive article on wikipedia.
As a result of your escapade, you either have the infection or you don't. The only way to tell is go for a test.
If you are infected, your life is not ruined as treatment can prevent the onset of AIDS for years to come. Magic Johnson was infected in the early 90s and he is still around today.
If you are not infected, treat this as a lesson learned and your life and carry on whatever life you had prior to this upsetting episode.