4. If you are having flu-like symptoms that ARE DUE to acute HIV infection, the viral load will be high during these symptoms, and usually happen as early as 1-2 weeks after exposure if the infection establishes itself.5.0 Replies | Watch This Discussion | Report This | Share this:ARSHello,If I am infected by HIV and am suffering from ARS (the symptoms of acute primary HIV infection syndrome), what is the timing of the symptoms.