Symptoms of hiv/aids?

i researched on the net that there are about 10 symptoms of hiv that are recognizable without like going to the doctors or anything, but i only have like 1 or 2 of them, could that still mean i'm infected or do i have to have all symptoms? does any one know how long it takes for the doctor to find out if you're infected after being tested?

i should probably add, 2 weeks ago i did get a throat infection and then it went away and now it came back 2 days ago, and also i don't know if the person i had unprotected sex with was infected and it has been 3 months since so it would show up on a blood test now?

The first symptoms of HIV infection can resemble symptoms of common cold or flu viruses. The symptoms of early infection can also be similar to the symptoms of other sexually transmitted diseases and other infections such as "mono" or hepatitis, which are much more commonly and more easily transmitted. Stress and anxiety can also produce symptoms in some people, even though they do not have HIV.

Some people who contract HIV experience very strong symptoms, but others experience none at all. Those who do have symptoms generally experience fever, fatigue, and, often, rash. Other common symptoms can include headache, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat. These symptoms can occur within days or weeks of the initial exposure to the virus during a period called primary or acute HIV infection.

Because of the nonspecific symptoms associated with primary or acute HIV infection, symptoms are not a reliable way to diagnose HIV infection. Testing for HIV antibodies is the only way to know whether you have been infected; however, the HIV antibody test only works after the infected person's immune system develops antibodies to HIV. During the "window period" between the initial infection and the period in which antibodies are detectable (which can be from 2 weeks to 6 months, but is usually 3 months), standard HIV testing is ineffective.

I would want to go to a doctor if I was you if you had sexual intercourse with another person who has done it with someone else. Or if you have. Do you know if someone you done it with had it?? You can have HIV and not have AIDS.

i believe you need to be tested 3 times within a period of 6 months in order to confirm that you do or do not have hiv. the first and possibly the 2nd test can be false negatives so that third test is needed.

After exposure to the virus, you get a test. Then 6 months later you get another to see if you might be infected.
I wish you the best.

i believe it can take 3-6 months for the virus to take full effect. You should definitely see a doctor if your showing ANY signs of HIV or AIDS...