HIV-1 Latent Infection In Exposed Seronegative Individuals

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Exposed seronegatives

high-risk individuals harbor extremely low levels of infectious HIV in blood and/or tissues. But they are HIV-negative in tests??http://www.searo.who.int/LinkFiles/News_Letters_HIV-AIDS-Aug-08.pdfIf they are sero negative, how can they harbor the...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.These fortunate individuals appear to be naturally resistant to HIV infection-- as such, they neither have, nor can transmit HIV.BY... Read more »

HIV exposed, but not infected?

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seronegative

thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q199660.htmlJUst came across this above link. If this person had... Read more »

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seroneg. hiv-infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question for the experts with a lot of experience in hiv. I know, the most infected people would have a pos. elisa after 13 weeks. Some rare people need a longer time. My question is, you know about people with a neg. elisa at 12 months,but... Read more »

Seronegative but infected people DELETED

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HIV seronegativity in persons with AIDS

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http://www.aegis.com/pubs/aidsline/1998/dec/m98c1584.html
"...:clinical and laboratory results from 8 cases, North America, 1995-1997.
Sullivan P,Koch W,Do AN etc;Centers for Disease Control/Prevention, Atlanta,GA,USA
Abstract: Background: Diagnosis of... Read more »

When exposed to HIV you are exposed HEP also?

Posted by Anonymous

I heard this is true because most people with HIV are coinfected with Hep. This means that the window period is at least 6 months, right? Anyway, if you have more questions go to www.aidsmeds.com and FEAR of HIV forum. Ask them the window period fo... Read more »

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