In theearly stagesof infection, many people will develop little or nosigns of illness.
They either dont realize theyve been infected or will only actwhen outward signs begin to appear.
However, in some cases, flu-like symptoms will develop within 7 to 14 days of exposure.
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Moreover, 30% of people will experience short-term nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting.
ARS can persist for months until the immune system is finally able to take control of the virus.
Early treatment prevents often-irreversible damage to the immune system.
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