The Chesapeake Bay. The largest body of water in Maryland is the Chesapeake Bay, but we also have nearly 50 rivers and creeks, plus streams, lakes, ponds and the Atlantic Ocean. These waterways have been sources of food, employment, transportation and recreation for many centuries.
Early Symptoms. 1  The earliest symptoms of an HIV infection typically occur between two to four weeks after the initial infection. 2  The Mayo Clinic says that after the initial symptoms of HIV, many patients experience a long period (up to 10 years) during which they display no other symptoms of infection. This is because it takes the virus a long time to infect enough immune cells to cause further complications.
Signs and Symptoms. HIV initially causes an acute illness with non-specific, flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, rash, and enlarged lymph nodes. Some people do not experience any noticeable symptoms. In most people, the initial symptoms go away after a few weeks.