2. Pharyngitis
During the initial stages of infection, HIV reproduces exceptionally quickly and thus manifests with a very similar clinical picture to other more common viral infections such as the flu. As such, sore throats are relatively common in patients during the initial stages of HIV infection.
Just like in other, more benign infections, the throat or pharynx becomes inflamed. This inflammation causes pain and significant discomfort when talking or swallowing.
