How Often Is The Viral Load Checked

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Do we need to check viral load

My partner has been + for 4+ years, we are living in Cambodia and he is routinely screened every 3-6 months. It's not possible to have his viral load checked here but we could go to Thailand. His CD4 is currently 700+...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The plasma HIV level is not critical in many situations for the decision of starting HIV treatment. Clinical status and CD4 count can be used in many situations for monitoring. HIV RNA levels are often useful in monitoring effective HIV therapy once... Read more »

cd4 count rises but viral load stays stays same from last labs

I am poz for over a yr. I have been on reyataz and combivir for a while. In june my labs were vl... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Viral load undetectable, but Tcells are up and down

I have just recently had my 3 month checkup and not sure what to make of these numbers. I first... Read more »

Response from Rick Stryker, M.D., M.P.H. »

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Checking for Resistance

How do you find out if your virus is resistant to any of your current medications? One way is by monitoring your viral load every three to four months. This will allow you and your doctor to see how the HIV in your body is responding to treatment. ... Read more »

FAQs About HIV Viral Load Tests

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

HIV Viral Load Testing

As a person with HIV, having your viral load tested will likely be an importantpart of your plan to stay healthy. You will have the test done regularly,and it will be one of several factorsyou and your doctor will look at whendeciding how to... Read more »

Women and HIV Viral Load

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Viral Load: A Deception

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Viral load testing is a deceptive practice, as the results are skewed in such a way as to reflect a number of viral units that is far greater than the number of CD4 cell units.

For example: let's assume your viral load results are 100,000 and your... Read more »

33rd day elisa,cd4 count, and Viral load accurate?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey all. Im the "oral DOES =HIV" guy. Well it looks like gmanbill and deb tex are right on. just one question. I went to the doctor and told him my symptoms. He checked me out from head to toe. He was just as concerned as I was, as I had swollen... Read more »

The Failure of Viral Load Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

The Failure of Viral Load Tests
JAMA Study Shakes AIDS Science, Angers HIV Advocates

A nationwide team of orthodox AIDS researchers led by doctors Benigno Rodriguez and Michael Lederman of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland are disputing the... Read more »

CD4 668 - Viral Load 227567 ? about viral load

Posted by Courtkidx, 1 Reply

I just got these results via phone and im just curious if anyone can tell me if I should be worried about my semi high viral load? I know my cd4 count is good. I am newly diagnosed as of dec. 30, 2009. Any info would be appreciated. Read more »

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