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CONFUSED ABOUT YOUR ARTICLE (DEFINITION HIV VS AIDS 2009)

In your answr to a patient , you said that the current definition of AIDS is not reversible to HIV. It is my understanding that even if you have been diagnosed with AIDS, once you get better CD4 more than 200 and no opportunistic infections the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello HIV Educator,"When did this definition change?" Actually the definition never changed. Apparently your understanding has been incorrect all along! Once someone has a diagnosis of AIDS, it is indeed absolutely irreversible, even if... Read more »

Are animals a danger to HIV+s?

I want to invite my HIV+ friend to an event to be held at a sort of indoor botanical garden that has monkeys, parrots, etc. Could these creatures present a danger to his health? Also, are there any pets that are particularly safe or unsafe for HIV+...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It depends. Common household pets (dogs, cats) pose no special danger, but kittens less than 6 months old can carry toxoplasma, so HIV+s should be extra careful to wear gloves to change litter boxes and wash their hands if there are kittens around.... Read more »

Want to share this video on HIV and AIDS research (AIDS DENIALISTS, 2010)

I Doctor. I watched this video and wanted to pass it on to you so if you ever get the time to watch it, perhaps you can give your opinions on it. This research Virologist I believe is his expert field in the 1980-90's, suggested then that HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, it sounds crazy, because it is indeed crazy! The documentary is pseudo-science mumbo jumbo put out by AIDS denialists, including Peter Duesberg. (See below.) Don't be duped by these dimwits.Dr. BobAids Dissident (AIDS DENIALISM, 2010)... Read more »

HIV and AIDS (AIDS DENIALISTS)

I've got a BSc in Chemistry and maths (Statistics major). Recently ourt of intrigue I studied the HIV/AIDS information. I was shocked to discover that HIV has never been isolated and is therefore a theoretical virus. This is despite...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Paul,You've come to the brilliant conclusion that my foundation is run by "mass murdering, mass genocide criminals who should be executed for crimes against humanity worse than any of the crimes that the Nazis committed." Hmm .... Read more »

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2001 articles, Men and HIV/AIDS

Posted by Anonymous

The Body, 2001: Men, epidemiology fact sheet:

Over 70% of Hiv infections occur through sex between men and women. Yet in most regions of the world 2/3 or more with Hiv are men. 53% of all people with hiv are men.
5% to 10% occur through sex... Read more »

Is HIV dangerous?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Guys,
I know this board is basically focus on HIV related issue. There are a lot of guys come into contact with sexual intercourse and worry about whether he(she) gets infected. To be honest, there are thousand of more dangerous diseases out there... Read more »

ABC News article

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Second Opinion
ABCNews.com
February 16, 2000

The Drawbacks of Anti-HIV Drugs
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Taking a Closer Look at 'Cocktail' Therapies

Commentary
By Nicholas Regush

It is taking on the appearance of a mass slaughter. A drug
induced-nightmare
of... Read more »

Media Request--Article on HIV+ Couples

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am currently writing an article for the magazine HIV Plus that is exploring whether HIV+ couples have safer sex and their concerns, if any, about superinfection and drug resistance. If you are in a relationship with another HIV+ man, I'd be... Read more »

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