Swollen lymph nodes may hurt or be tender to the touch. Even as the other signs of the acute HIV infection go away, swollen lymph nodes can persist in some people for many weeks or months.

HIV symptoms vary by the stage of infection, known as acute HIV infection (Stage 1), chronic HIV infection (Stage 2), and AIDS (Stage 3). During primary infection, the symptoms are caused by the ...

"There are more than 800 lymph nodes throughout the body," says Dr. Ling. "Knowing which types of lymph nodes to target can lead to more tailored therapies or treatments and hopefully prevent HIV ...