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CMV still a problem? How do you prevent it?

Dr. Bob,Hello from a worried Polish American who has just glanced over an article that i quite distrubing. Is this true that CMV often occurs with individuals taking HART and how can we all prevent it from occuring. Please give your reasoning.I...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,This forum is dedicated to Fatigue and Anemia, so I'll only be able to reply briefly. This report refers to HIV-positive folks who had very low CD4 cell counts and developed a smoldering CMV opportunistic infection. When they were placed on... Read more »

Recent prevention failure and efforts to cure the disease (CURE, 2009) (PREVENTION, 2009)

With the last microbicide PRO 2000 proven ineffective and the failure of the Thai vaccine it is... Read more »

Recent prevention failure and efforts to cure the disease part 3 (HIV IS 100% PREVENTABLE TODAY, 2010)

Thanks again. I understand your difficulties in managing a prevention forum since your objective is... Read more »
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Problems With Drug Resistance Persist in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission in the Developing World

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is critical for slowing down the epidemic in the developing world. While we have had dramatic success with PMTCT in developed countries where drug cocktails are available throughout a woman's... Read more »
The Well Project

Caring for a Woman's Body: What Every HIV-Positive Woman Should Know About the Care and Prevention of GYN Problems

Table of Contents Introduction How Often Should You Go? What to Expect in the Office Common GYN Problems How to Prepare for Your GYN Care Appointment: A Checklist and Questions for Your Provider Introduction For women living... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

"New Voices and Community Leadership" on HIV/AIDS Prevention "Urgently" Needed in United States, Opinion Piece Says

Although more than one-third of U.S. residents believe HIV/AIDS is the "most urgent health problem facing the world today," concern about the epidemic in the United States "has been falling," Dr. Harold Jaffe, a professor in the department of public... Read more »
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

HIV Prevention for People Who Inject Drugs: Time for a Global Change

Table of Contents Introduction The Backdrop Comprehensive HIV Prevention Programs Can Reduce HIV Transmission Addressing Risk Environments Important for HIV Prevention Use of the Criminal Justice System to Solve Drug Problems Can Cause More... Read more »
Connect With Others

You might have a problem if..........

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
1. You have the CDC on speed dial

2. People from the CDC ask you "Haven't I Spoken to YOU Before?"

3. Your doctor won't return your phone calls

4. You know who Joel Gallant, Rick Sowsdsky and Ryan Kull are

5. You keep looking at your tongue

6. You have... Read more »

The Problem in Hispanic and Black Communities.

Posted by youngman, 1 Reply
Why is it that the Hispanic and African American Communities here in the United States are being hit the hardest with the HIV/AIDS problem. Is it possible because prevention and awareness is not a concern to our government, or is it another factor?... Read more »

Huge problems

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
Folks, can you help me please. This last month or so has been pretty awful. To start with I tested positive then after a month I got my numbers back CD480 VL750,000 not good, plus I have KS on my two arms but also on my lungs. In addition I have... Read more »

Washing problem

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

After a vaginal intercourse - the condom was OK , I removed the condom with one hand and toilet paper
A few minutes after, I had a shower and washed my hand first and then my penis with weak water flow and soap. Did I have any risk of inflection... Read more »

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