Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Basic Info On HIV
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
need basic info on hiv ,hep cI have a friend that has hiv and hep c .I know very little about either one .How is it transmitted our my children in the house? Where do i start to look for info?...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Both are bloodborne infections and are no real risk to your children. Only blood is infectious. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease and safe sex is the best way to avoid it. This site has a huge amount of information on both diseases. DTD...
Read more »
Do HIV carrirers test negative (HIV CARRIERS) (HIV BASICS)DO HIV carriers test negative? (I did an HIV 1&2 test which came back negative. But someone... Read more »Can a child contact HIV from a carrier who's "dads friend"? (CASUAL CONTACT, HIV BASICS)My daughters (5) and her father, is in a relationship with a girl who is a HIV Carrier on... Read more »
Articles
HIV/AIDS Basics: Educate Yourself and OthersHowever much you think you know about HIV/AIDS, there is always more to learn. And of course, if you're just beginning to learn about HIV in the first place, there is a lot to learn -- so much so that it can seem overwhelming. Whether you're new... Read more »
Basic InformationHIV AIDS Origin of HIV Brief History of HIV in the United States How HIV Is and Is Not Transmitted Risk Factors for HIV Transmission Preventing Transmission Symptoms of HIV Infection HIV Testing Finding a Testing Site Additional Resources... Read more »
The Basics on Maraviroc: An Interview With Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H.It's been a year since the United States approved a new HIV medication, and four long years since we witnessed the birth of a whole new class of meds. But on Aug. 6, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] gave the green light to... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Experts Considering Whether to Shift HIV/AIDS Funding to Basic Health Problems, AP/Google.com ReportsSome HIV/AIDS experts are considering whether it would be "wise" to shift some of the global funding for HIV/AIDS to basic health problems -- such as clean water, family planning or diarrhea -- facing developing countries, the AP/Google.com ... Read more »
Connect With Others
can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test?
Posted by Anonymous
can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test like testing for ur hematology and and blood chemistry? a blood test not specifically for HIV like the ELISA test.
Read more »
Some interesting info about the WINDOW PERIOD...
Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
Hi, ive been posting some messages for a while in this forum. This, I think, will be the last. I wrote a message to a very important hiv prevention and information organization in France, sponsored, endorsed and authorized by the government of...
Read more »
info
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
San Francisco AIDS Foundation Home Page California HIV/STD Referral DatabaseAbout AIDSHotline.org Fact Sheet How to Volunteer Contact Us HIV/AIDS and STD Info Drug Resistant Strain of HIV - Q&A FAQ: HIV/AIDS FAQ: STDs FAQ: Hepatitis FAQ:... Read more » WINDOW INFO
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I just got off the phone with the Ontario Aids hotline and I was asking them about the window period here in Ontario and Canada -it's 12 weeks. I had an interesting conversation with a women- yes, this is anectodal - about the window period. She...
Read more »
Advertisement
Tools
Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
Related Topics
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Site Policies | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
