A client comes to the emergency department reporting symptoms of the flu. When the health history reveals intravenous drug use and multiple sexual partners, acute retroviral syndrome is suspected. A test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is performed and acute retroviral syndrome is diagnosed. Which clinical responses are associated most commonly with this syndrome? Select all that apply.1 Malaise
2 Confusion
3 Constipation
4 Swollen lymph glands
5 Oropharyngeal candidiasis

The condition involves malaise, swollen glands of the lymph, fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle / joint pain, or a superficial rash.

Upon infection, it occurs one to three weeks and could even persist over several months.

The early-chronic, intermediate-chronic, and late-chronic stages of HIV infection are followed by acute retroviral syndrome over time. Includes enlarged lymph glands in the production of HIV-specific antibodies, followed by flulike syndrome.