From Middle English sinne, synne, sunne, zen, from Old English sinn, senn, synn (âinjury, mischief, enmity, feud; sin, guilt, crimeâ), from Proto-Germanic *sunjÅ (âtruth, excuseâ) and *sundÄ«, *sundijÅ (âsinâ), from Proto-Indo-European *sent-, *sont-(being, true, implying a verdict of truly guilty against an accusation or charge), from Proto-Indo-European *hâes-(âto beâ); compare Old English sÅÃ¾ (true, very, sooth; see sooth).
As the immune system worsens, a variety of complications start to take over. For many people, the first early symptoms of HIV infection are large lymph nodes or swollen glands that may be enlarged for more than three months. Other symptoms often experienced months to years before the onset of AIDS include: Lack of energy.
Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection. Many people do not develop symptoms or signs at all after they are infected with HIV. Others will have signs and symptoms in the first two to four weeks after HIV infection, referred to as primary or acute HIV infection. swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck and groin.