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Symptomatic primary HIV infection occurs in an estimated 50% to 90% of patients. A constellation of symptoms that most closely resembles those of acute infectious mononucleosis characterizes the syndrome. ⋯ Serological testing demonstrated the progressive development of reactive bands on serial Western blot determinations. This case highlights how primary HIV infection can produce profound immunosuppression through CD4 lymphocytopenia predisposing patients to opportunistic infection.