What are ARS

I have read alot about ppl thinking they have ARS symptoms, but couldnt find what ARS symptoms actually are. Bottom line what are symptoms of having HIV say after 6months? 12months? 24months ect... Thanks

[needhonesthelp]

ARS occurs 2-6 wks after exposure...fever, swollen glands-body, sore throat, rash-upper body normally, night sweats-maybe, muscle aches, joint aches- basically flu/mono type symptoms.  they can vary from person to person.  i find it hard to believe u can't find anything on it...just look up acute retroviral syndrome or acute hiv on the net...actually don't do that...you'll be nuts like me.  

[hopeless4now]

ARS stands for Acute Retroviral Syndrome.  It usually occurs 2-4 sometimes up to 6 weeks after exposure to HIV.  People with this can get a flu/mononucleosis type illness that lasts from a few days to several weeks. The severity of symptoms and type of symptoms can vary from person to person. Not everyone will get ARS. The most common symptoms are fever, sore throat and lymphnode swelling, but there are many more. Most people will not experience many symptoms after ARS for many years. I think the average is estimated to be 7 years before people start to experience other symptoms, but I am not a doctor so I could be wrong about the average. Hope this helps

[J_James]

Do all the symptoms come at the same time or can be separate? For example, have flu or fever at 2 weeks time and have body rash at 4 weeks time.

[rolex4567]

can ARS come after 9 weeks and 4 days also?

[mbhurt]

Dont ever go by symptoms. if you think you had a risk get tested.