A 28-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of fever, my…
A 28-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of fever, myalgias, sore throat, and cervical lymphadenopathy. He also reports a diffuse maculopapular rash. He denies recent travel but discloses unprotected sexual intercourse with a new male partner approximately two weeks ago. Physical exam reveals a non-pruritic rash on the trunk and upper limbs. Laboratory testing shows a negative rapid HIV antibody test, but a high HIV viral load and a CD4+ T-cell count of 920 cells/mm³. Which of the following best describes the current stage of this patient’s HIV infection?