Fever is a normal reaction of the human body, which usually means that your body has infection or inflammation. So, under what circumstances, does the fever imply that this may be the initial symptom of AIDS?

Although many reasons may lead to fever, according to observation and statistics, fever has the following characteristics when infected with HIV.

Body temperature > 38.3℃ (100.9 degrees Fahrenheit)

We found that many high-risk patients were not sure how many degrees their body temperature (armpit) reached during consultation, and some high-risk patients were extremely nervous when their body temperature exceeded 37℃. In fact, a temperature over 38.3℃ means a fever.

Although 37℃~38℃ is a low-grade fever, in the early stage of AIDS, the body temperature will exceed 38.3℃ when you have a fever.

Duration > 4 weeks

Many times, exercise will lead to a short-term temperature rise, and colds, infections and inflammation will also lead to a long-term fever, but it will return to normal within a few days after taking measures (or not taking measures).

In the initial stage of HIV infection, 80% to 90% of infected people will have fever symptoms, which will last for more than 4 weeks after taking measures.

What if you have a fever?

Fever may lead to excessive loss of body fluids, so drink plenty of boiled water to replenish water.

In addition, taking a bath in warm water helps to lower the body temperature.

Finally, if you have a fever, you should seek medical advice in time, and don't take prescription drugs yourself.

Concluding remarks

Continuous fever after high risk is a dangerous signal, but at any time, we can't judge whether a person is infected with HIV by symptoms. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to conduct AIDS testing in time to protect yourself and your relatives and friends.