Primary HIV Infection
Primary HIV infection corresponds to the initial stage after contact with the human immunodeficiency virus, when the body begins to respond to its presence. In this phase some people notice nothing, while others experience discomfort similar to that of a common viral infection.
Manifestations that are described: fever, general malaise, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rashes that appear weeks after exposure are often mentioned.
Why early care matters: identifying this stage allows for appropriate follow-up and guidance on how to care for your health and protect other people.
Who evaluates it? An infectious disease specialist is the one who studies this condition in greater depth, though a general practitioner can provide the first guidance and, in women, a gynecologist takes part in related aspects. If there was a situation of risk, the wisest thing is to discuss it with one of these professionals to receive reliable information.
Data on 10 doctors who treat primary hiv infection
Specialties that treat primary hiv infection
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in primary hiv infection
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Luis Ramon Sing Paramo
Dra. Ma Irma Isabel Beristain
Frequently asked questions
What is primary hiv infection?
Primary HIV infection corresponds to the initial stage after contact with the human immunodeficiency virus, when the body begins to respond to its presence. In this phase some people notice nothing, while others experience discomfort similar to that of a common viral infection.
Which doctor treats primary hiv infection?
Primary HIV Infection is usually treated by specialists in gynecologist, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner.