The nurse explains that the initial stage of an HIV infection usually lasts from:
1. 2 to 4 weeks.
2. 4 to 8 weeks.
3. 8 to 12 weeks.
4. 12 to 16 weeks.
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The initial phase of an HIV infection lasts from 4 to 8 weeks.
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