Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Early signs of HIV can include fatigue, rash, fever, chills, headache, sore throat, ...

There isn't a test that can tell you if you have HIV immediately after an infection. It takes about 3 to 12 weeks for your body to show signs of HIV that would register in a rapid test.

HIV is a virus. It may cause AIDS after you’ve been infected for several years and it’s weakened your immune system. HIV doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people notice signs soon ...

Some people do not notice any symptoms after infection. An HIV test needs to be done in order to confirm HIV infection. This is the only reliable way of knowing whether you have HIV or not.