initial symptoms of hiv like flu
After contracting HIV, it is true that some people will have symptoms of a condition known as either acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) or primary HIV infection. People with primary HIV infection can experience a wide range of symptoms similar to those of the flu. These include: 1  fever. 2  sore throat. 3  rash. 4  fatigue. 5  swollen lymph nodes. 6  joint pains and muscle aches. 7  diarrhea. 8  weight loss. 9  neurological symptoms, e.g., memory loss.