Primary HIV infection; HIV seroconversion syndrome; Acute
retroviral syndrome; HIV infection - acute People with HIV
infection need to be educated about the disease and its
treatment so they can be active partners in making decisions
with their health care provider. There is still controversy
about whether aggressive early treatment of HIV infection with
anti-HIV medications (also called antiretroviral medications)
will slow the long term progression of disease. You should
discuss this option with your health care provider. Follow these
healthy practices in the early stages of HIV infection: - Avoid
exposure to people with infectious illnesses. - Avoid settings
and situations that could lead to depression. Maintain positive
social contacts, hobbies, interests, and pets. - Eat a
nutritious diet with enough calories. - Get enough exercise, but
don't wear yourself out. - Keep stress to a minimum. - Practice
safer sex. The disease is highly transmissible, especially in
the first months after infection. You can of