Are There Genetic Factors That Slow Down The Progression Of Hiv

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Progressive Multifocal Leucoencephalopathy (PML)

What Is PML? Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy is a serious viral infection of the brain. "Encephalo" means brain. "Pathy" means disease. Encephalopathy is a disease of the brain. "Leuco-" (or "leuko") means pale or white. Leucoencephalopathy is a disease of the white matter of the brain. "Progressive" means that this disease gets worse in a short time. "Multifocal" means that it shows up in several places at the same time. Researchers...

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Link between non transmission and slow progression

Hi My husband was diagnosed last month as HIV+ve CD4 50 VL 110,000. His doctors belive these figures suggest an infection about 9-10 years ago. WE have been having unprotected sex for 10 years but I have tested -ve. Also he is geneally very healthy,...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

The best answers to your questions will come from your husband's physician. Yes, his and your physical health, as well as his viral load are factors that can influence the transmission of HIV, along with many other factors. Also, it is true... Read more »

very slow progression... s concerned

Thank you for replying but what about having a baby? Will there be a big risk considering my low cd4 ,should i go along with it? My viral load is undetectable long time ago since the day i started my treatment regardless the low cd4 count, what...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The risk of HIV transmission is reduced considerably when a women is on HIV treatment and the viral load is undetectable. In general, we would like to see a higher CD4 count during pregnancy, but this has to be decided on a case by case basis,... Read more »

Study shows caffeine may actually slow HIV progression/transduction?

Dr. Bob,First off thank you so much for adding some needed levity to our situation. You've helped make smiling easier in a very difficult time in my life.I spend at least an hour a day researching new and past developments in the fight on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a rather complex study that was attempting to elucidate some biochemical pathways and show the effect of caffeine on these pathways. It's a very preliminary and not unexpected finding. It does not suggest that a venti double shot... Read more »

Slow Progression

Micheal, I know that you are a 'slow progressor'. What I do not understand however is what exactly is meant by slow progression. Does it mean HIV related problems, which are very subtle? Or does it mean HIV related problems which take a...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

A long term HIV nonprogressor is a person who has a confirmed exposure to HIV for at least ten years, has remained treatment naive and whose blood works show an immune system within a normal range despite being infected with HIV. He or she may or... Read more »

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Does slow seroconversion = slow progression?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey everyone, thanks for your help with my other questions a few pages back. I would like to buy everyone a drink when this is all over, but probably can't aford it!

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Does anyone know of any natural indicators of the rate of hiv disease... Read more »

Very slow progress...

Posted by jmiami, 2 Replies

On 10/31/2006, I was diagnosed with AIDS while in the hospital with a bout of PCP. MY CD4 count was 21(!!!) and viral load of 650,000. Anyways I was placed on Atripla, Bactrim and Azithromycin on 11/2006. In 2/28/2007 my CD4 count was only 61 and... Read more »

disease progression timeline?

Posted by suspicious, 1 Reply

my husband was diganosed and his cd4 count was 85, cannot remember the viral load. 3 years ago before we got married he said he was tested and it was negative, i did not actually see test results...& i know that was where i went wrong. he did... Read more »

Holding down a job

Posted by Anonymous, 19 Replies

I was recently infected and am concerned about holding down my job. May I ask if other folks continued going to work after testing positive? If so, for how many years were you able to work? I can't quit my job, since I really need the money. I'm... Read more »

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