Early Signs Of HIV To Be Aware Of

Genital Ulcers

The presence of genital herpes could also be a sign of both early and late-stage HIV. Having herpes can also be a risk factor in terms of contracting HIV. Genital ulcers make it easier for HIV to enter the body during sexual intercourse. Due to a weakened immune system, people with HIV tend to have frequent and severe herpes outbreaks. One study showed that genital ulcer symptoms increased both during and after acquiring HIV. The study found that patients with newly acquired HIV infections were more likely to have pre-existing Herpes Simplex 2 virus (HSV-2). This virus is what causes genital ulcers. Those who had this pre-existing condition also had higher HIV viral-load levels than those who did not have the herpes virus.