Someone who is HIV‐positive might initially experience flu‐like symptoms, followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms. The seriousness of the disease becomes apparent only after more severe symptoms develop. What other STI has a similar pattern of symptomology?

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Syphilis, like HIV, can initially present with mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, but can progress to more serious symptoms if left untreated. Both can also have long periods of asymptomatic infection. Herpes and Trichomoniasis often present with noticeable symptoms (painful sores or discharge respectively), and Chlamydia is usually asymptomatic or presents with mild symptoms, but typically does not progress to more severe symptoms if left untreated.

Someone Who Is HIV‐positive Might Initially Experience Flu‐like Symptoms, Followed