Bloody Pee Could I Have Acute HIV Infection

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Acute HIV Infection

What Is Acute HIV Infection? The amount of HIV in the blood gets very high within a few days or weeks after HIV infection. Some people get a flu-like illness. This first stage of HIV disease is called "acute HIV infection" or "primary HIV infection." About half of the people who get infected don't notice anything. Symptoms generally occur within 2 to 4 weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, and rash. Others include headache,...

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The Return of Captain Pee Pee and his Windigo

Hey Doc, never thought I would be writing you back, but here I am. A nosebleed that appeared out of nowhere is what brings me back. Not quite sure if you remember me, but here's a quick summary:Exposure mid March 09DNA PCR Day 21Numerous Lab...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Captain Pee Pee Poo Poo,My assessment and advice have not changed. HIV is not your or your wife's problem. No way. No how.I would suggest you follow up with an internist (internal medicine physician) for any ongoing problems.... Read more »

Captain Pee Pee, Poo Poo (3 MONTHS VERSUS 6 MONTHS 2009)

Your awesome!Sir, I just wanted to know what generation the BioRad HIV 1/2 with O was, as I can't seem to find the answer from the laboratory who uses it. At three months, is it comparable to an Oraquick Advance?Also, only if you want to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Captain Pee Pee, Poo Poo,The BioRad HIV 1/2 and O is considered a third generation HIV-antibody assay (very accurate and sensitive).Are the BioRad 1/2 and O comparable to an OraQuick Advance Test? Yes, it is.As for reasons for seroconversion... Read more »

Captain Pee Pee & Windigo worried.

Okay Doc, here is the long and short of it. Vaginal with Korean Massage Girl mid April.8 days after "psoriaform" lesion on glans. Semen becomes yellow and clumpy, but clears after a week.Three trips to ER two weeks after exposure for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are HIV negative. However, you do have a medical problem that requires a thorough evaluation without further delay. Stop chasing HIV and get your real medical problem properly evaluated. This is not something you can "go alone." You... Read more »

The Adventures of Captain Pee Pee, Poo Poo on the Scurvy Planet

AAAARRRRRRRRRRR,Commodore Bob,Is a 3 month negative ELISA conclusive even in an area where CRF A/E is epidimic? Can re-occuring bruises in the same location, foamy urine and a urinalysis with 40 ketones, 4 bilinogen and trace u-alb suggest...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Captain,I would consider a negative 3 month FDA-approved ELISA conclusive, barring any extenuating circumstances.The symptoms and results of your urinalysis do not suggest HIV; however, they are certainly abnormal and indicate something... Read more »

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Acute HIV Infection

Posted by lafcadio, 1 Reply

I came down with text book Acute HIV Infection three weeks ago after having unsafe sex. My lymph nodes got swollen and achy, I got these little shivers running through my body, I feel like I have bleach in my veins. I'm tired and sweat constantly. I... Read more »

Acute HIV Infection Overview

Posted by Anonymous

1. Acute HIV-1 Infection
Marcus Altfeld and Bruce D. Walker

Introduction

Acute HIV-1 infection presents in 40 - 90 % of cases as a transient symptomatic illness, associated with high levels of HIV-1 replication and an expansive virus-specific immune... Read more »

Verification of Primary Acute HIV infection.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

I may have contracted HIV through an unusual encounter (not via Sex nor Drugs nor blood)in April 1999. Refer to the URL for the story.
http://bbs.thebody.com/eshare/server?action=150&board=45&article=433

Shortly, from 10 to 16 May, I... Read more »

Acute HIV Infection - Help!!

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I got fever 4 weeks after a sex worker gave me unprotected oral sex. The fever was 99F with headache, weakness, night sweats, funny sensations in my body, tingling in my hands and feet. This fever has lasted 6 weeks and aint going. In the 2nd and... Read more »

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