Manish Kumar Manish Kumar Asked 6 months ago

How long can hiv fever last?

A friend recently had a fever that lasted for ages, and it got me worried about different types of fevers. If someone has HIV, how long can that associated fever last?

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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An acute HIV fever usually lasts for about one to two weeks, often accompanied by flu-like symptoms. It is vital to consult a healthcare professional for proper testing rather than tracking symptoms online.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother always says any persistent fever needs a proper doctor's visit. For HIV, the initial fever usually lasts 1 to 2 weeks, so please consult a medical expert for proper testing.

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Kabir Grover Kabir Grover Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

The fever usually lasts for a week or two, but don't stress too much about it. Just go see a doctor and get a simple test done to be absolutely sure, alright?

Ramlakhan Yadav Ramlakhan Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Babu, this fever generally stays for one or two weeks. Please do not worry too much, but definitely go to a hospital and get a proper checkup from a good doctor.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

The fever typically subsides in one to two weeks. Please take care of yourself and consult a doctor to get the right guidance.

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