HIV Infection Treatment

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Early HIV infection - treatment or no?

I recently was diagnosed with HIV. The labs done (detuned antibody) indicated infection 3-6 months ago. Is there chance of benefit from going on combination treatment at this time? My CD4 is 510 and VL 13,500. I have seen some articles...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Most of the studies of early treatment of HIV infection involve individuals who were diagnosed before, during, or immediately after infection. Some of these trials showed potential benefit from very early treatment. But past a 3 month window there... Read more »

HIV2 INFECTION AND TREATMENT

CAN I USE 3 NRTI DRUGS SUCH AS AZT/d4T/ddI,IN COMBINATION AS THE NNRTI DRUGS ARE INEFFECTIVE IN... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

hiv/hcv co-infection, do I start hiv/hcv treatment?

Hi, My brother just gave me the news he is hiv+ and has hep c. he's had hiv for 8 years and... Read more »

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D. »

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Articles

HIV Infection and Treatment Are Not Risk Factors for Neurocognitive Impairment, Study Suggests

Having HIV does not seem to be associated with neurocognitive impairment (NCI), which includes declines in memory, concentration and mental ability, according to results from a recent French cohort study . Instead, more traditional risk factors,... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Update: Isentress (Raltegravir) Indication Extended for the Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Treatment-Naive Patients

On July 8, 2009, FDA granted approval to Isentress (raltegravir), for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive patients. The recommended dose for treatment-naive adult patients is Isentress 400 mg twice daily, with or without food. The... Read more »

Statement Regarding Findings of the Swiss Government on the Transmissibility of HIV Infection by HIV-Positive People Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment

In February 2008, the Swiss AIDS Commission reported on the results of studies suggesting that HIV positive individuals receiving effective antiretroviral treatment do not appear to be at significant risk of transmitting the virus to their... Read more »

Short-Term Marijuana Use Does Not Accelerate HIV Infection, Hinder Antiretroviral Treatment, Study Says

Short-term use of marijuana or cannabinoid capsules does not accelerate HIV infection by lowering CD4 T-cell counts or increasing viral loads and does not hinder treatment with protease inhibitors, according to a study published in the Aug. 19 issue... Read more »

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Immediate Infection Treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Had condom failure, is there a "morning after" treatment to prevent HIV? Read more »

Skin infections and HIV?

Posted by spadude64, 4 Replies

I have had a boil on my left leg (upper inner thigh) for more than a week. As far as my viral load goes, I am undetectable, but how common are skin infections in people with HIV?
Should I be seen by a doctor? Any replies will be appreciated. Read more »

HIV infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had a possible HIV exposure about five years ago. I have been living in fear of having HIV ever since. I haven't been tested out of fear and am wondering what kind of symptoms would somebody experience if any after five years if they were... Read more »

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT HIV INFECTION

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/publications/book/03MMHIV1to3.pdf

or

Just go to http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/
click on the "publications" section.
In the drop down box, scroll to "Medical Mgmt of HIV Infection". Read more »

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