1 In the mercury barometer, atmospheric pressure balances a column of mercury, the height of which can be precisely measured. 2  Of the many different varieties of mercury barometers, most variations arise from different techniques for measuring the height of the mercury column.
Recognizing the Symptoms of an HIV Rash. 1  1. Check for a rash that is red, slightly raised, and very itchy. 2  2. Note if the rash appears on your shoulders, chest, face, upper body, and hands. 3  3. Pay attention to other symptoms that may occur when you have HIV rash.  4. Be aware of the causes of HIV rash.
HIV Early Symptoms. Many people do not develop any symptoms when they first become infected with HIV. Some people, however, get a flu-like illness within three to six weeks after exposure to the virus. This illness, called Acute HIV Syndrome, may include fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea and enlarged lymph nodes (organs of the immune system that can be felt in the neck, armpits and groin). These symptoms usually disappear within a week to a month and are often mistaken for another viral infection.