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Autoimmune disorders delaying seroconversion (AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS AND DELAYED SEROCONVERSION)

Dr. Bob, You are the man! Can autoimmune disorders delay seroconversion of HIV? Should people with autoimmune disorders test beyond the 3 month window period? What types of autoimmune disorders could cause a false negative outside of the 3 month...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,This question comes up frequently for unclear reasons as it is not really a problem. See below and stop worrying, OK?Dr. BobLUPUS AND HIV TESTINGApr 18, 2008 Hello Could you please tell me whether a negative Elisa test at 3 months is conclusive... Read more »

autoimmune disease and HIV

I have been tested for autoimmune problems due to extremely high GGT and AST and ALT results. I am... Read more »

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

hiv testing and autoimmune disorders

Hi Ryan, thank you for the great site. I was wondering if an HIV antibody testing can be effected... Read more »

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San Antonio Express-News Profiles AIDS Outreach Group Targeting Latinas, Families

The San Antonio Express-News on Wednesday profiled Mujeres Unidas Contra el SIDA -- or Women United Against AIDS -- a not-for-profit group founded in 1994 to target Latinas who are HIV-positive or are otherwise affected by HIV/AIDS. Mujeres... Read more »

Women's eNews Examines How HIV/AIDS Advocates Aim to Raise Profile of, Improve Services for HIV-Positive Women

HIV/AIDS advocates are working to raise the profile of HIV/AIDS among women and improve the health care services available to HIV-positive women in the U.S., Women's eNews reports. The number of HIV/AIDS cases among U.S. women is increasing, and... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Advocates Criticize Harper's Article Profiling Doctor Who Believes HIV Does Not Cause AIDS

Some HIV/AIDS advocates are criticizing an article in Harper's Magazine titled, "Out of Control: AIDS and the Corruption of Medical Science," which profiles Peter Duesberg, a doctor and professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of... Read more »

New York Times Examines Rapid HIV Testing, Debate Over OTC Use; Newsweek Profiles OraSure CEO, Oral HIV Test

The New York Times on Saturday examined rapid HIV testing -- which has become the center of the U.S. strategy to prevent the disease and some say has "revolutionized" testing -- and the debate surrounding FDA 's consideration of a proposal to... Read more »

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Would like to profile women w/HIV/AIDS for TV.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am working on a national television show called Lifetime Live. It is a news show for women: I would like to provide the opportunity to two women with AIDS to tell their stories: a young woman in her teens and an older professional woman. Please... Read more »

Autoimmune disease

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is an overgrowth of yeast considered an autoimmune disease which could delay a positive hiv result?
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H1N1 vaccine, autoimmune diseases and other illnes

Posted by snake

Can H1N1 vaccine just recently administered, an autoimmune disease or other illness in your body delay seroconversion to HIV? Read more »

Allergies autoimmune disease?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Are allergies considered autoimmune diseases and therefore push back the window period? I seem to have allergies right now (dust bothering me BIG TIME never before) and tested negative @ 205 days. Should I be worried? I also read in the forum that... Read more »

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