When does HIV rash appear?
Oct 18, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Haiying
Introduction
In general, HIV rash occurs during the acute phase of HIV infection and the AIDS stage. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. The rash usually appears around 2 to 4 weeks after viral infection. Some infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, joint pain, and rash. These symptoms typically do not require specific treatment and will resolve spontaneously within 1 to 3 weeks.
In general, HIV rash occurs during the acute phase of HIV infection and the later AIDS stage. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:
Typically, symptoms appear around 2 to 4 weeks after viral infection. Some individuals may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, joint pain, and rash. These symptoms usually do not require specific treatment and tend to resolve spontaneously within 1 to 3 weeks.
As the body's immune system gradually weakens, various opportunistic infections and tumors may develop. Skin rashes may appear, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and weight loss. Under a doctor's guidance, patients need to actively take antiviral medications, such as lamivudine tablets, efavirenz tablets, tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets, and emtricitabine capsules.
If patients experience any discomfort, they should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying treatment.
