title: HIV seroconversion illness.
abstract: HIV seroconversion is associated with characteristic clinical findings which reflect the first interaction of HIV with the host immune system. Recognition of the characteristic clinical illness associated with HIV seroconversion helps to establish an early diagnosis and obviates the need for further investigation or empiric therapy. It may also afford a unique opportunity to institute counselling to prevent the further spread of HIV in the community.
authors.affiliation: St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McMurchie
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tindall
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D015483:HIV Antibodies