I Have Hiv Can I Take Famvir

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Famvir and antibody testing

Hi Dr. BobI have scoured the archives to look for an answer to my question but could not find one to match. I see where you posted that Valtrex did not affect antibody testing but I would like to know if daily dosing of 1000mg of Famvir would...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Famvir like Valtrex will not affect the results of HIV-antibody tests. Your negative tests out to six months are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how.Do you need PCR testing? No, of course not.Stop worrying and start... Read more »

HSV-1 shedding everyday - not responding to Famvir

I remember having cold sores on my lips as a child - which is an indication of HSV1/oral herpes... Read more »

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FAMVIR MEDICATION

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Herpes and HIV/delayed sero

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know whether taking Famvir (an antiviral) for a rash (herpes like burning sensation) for 5 days (this was 2 weeks after exposure) would delay seroconversion? Could it delay it beyond 3 months? Is there any real need to test at 6 months... Read more »

HIV infected negative test

Posted by ruans, 6 Replies

I've only seen 2 cases here worthy of worry; red32 (had relation with HIV+ person, developed, candida, 15 days fever, etc...to this day has neuropathy same as his wife; and myself with a very similar simptomatology and serology (cd4/cd8).

I am... Read more »

herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi evrybody,

I am not sure how to begin as I am confused. I tested negative for HIV but positive for genital herpes. I am not even sure waht to do anymore

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Does anyone know anything about this guy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hey there,

This relates to some guy who says he took 13 months to seroconvert. The CDC say they know nothing about this. Has anyone done any investigation on this. Is he for real?

http://qa.hopkins-aids.org/forum/view_question.html?section_id=61&ca... Read more »

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