Name clinical and lab features which suggest primary HIV infection.

  • fever
  • weight loss (average 10 lbs)
  • adenopathy
  • splenomegaly
  • risk factors for HIV transmission within the prior 2 - 3 weeks
  • lymphopenia
  • increased transaminase levels
Diagnosis is established with an HIV viral load assay.


Source

Bartlett, J. "Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults" Up to Date. 13 March 2009.