Can Hiv Be Passed Through People Who Don't Have It

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Older People and HIV

How Many Older People Have AIDS? About 29% of all people with AIDS in the United States are age 50 or over. In 2001, this proportion was 17%. In some cities, as many as 37% of people with AIDS are older than 50. The number of older people diagnosed with AIDS is increasing. There are three types of older people with HIV: People who have been living with HIV for many years; older HIV-infected people who are just learning their HIV status; and...

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Hey Doc, Can ya Pass This to the news Update People of this Site?

Hey Doc,Very impressed with the works you guys are doing on this website to raise awareness of HIV from all aspects of life. Came across this interesting article on the New York Magazine website. here's the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sure, I'll post the link. I've discussed Timothy Brown's case several times over the years. Before his actual identity was released he was referred to as "The Berlin Patient." I'll post a link below. I also... Read more »

why are people having to beg you to answer questions (WHY DON'T YOU ANSWER MY QUESTION, 2009)

i have notice that more people are having to beg you to answer there questions, and that doesnt seem fair given that people with no risk factors are asking completely random questions and your answering them, like if i touch and hiv positve person...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Actually, the number of desperate anxious wrecks begging for a response really hasn't changed over the years. (You never have the "pleasure" of seeing what crams its way into my inbox on a continual basis from throughout the... Read more »

can hiv pass through irritated skin from shaving?

I asked you this question twice in the past week and still have yet to receive an answer. What kind of doctor are you? Judging by people's responses, I guess I have to give you a "donation" before you even consider answering my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll make just a few quick points:1. My time and efforts here are voluntary.2. I do run a foundation that provides crucial service to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. We've raised about 1.5 million to date. 3. Donations... Read more »

Question #1: Are those who pass on infection reckless?Question #2: Do responsible people take steps to protect themselves?

What evidence is there of behavior change among those who find out they have HIV? My next question would be: how do you know most people with HIV are responsible? Could they really be responsible if they got the disease from someone else?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your questions. People who are HIV positive do not know it,until they are tested. Until they get tested, they may unknowingly transmitthe virus to others. Many people who are infected (but have not yet beentested) do not perceive... Read more »

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Why don`t some people give a person who has HIV a second chance.

Posted by WEARYEYES44, 1 Reply

I see through these
past two years that
the stigma era is
not going to stop
soon,why because we
have alot of people
that are still in
the closet about their HIV status today.and meaanwhile
the few people that are disclosing their
status are still fighting... Read more »

some people I just don't understand

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I was talking with a man that has a company. He said he was
going to give 10% to some kind of charity. I suggested giving
the money to aids research. He said no way would I do that
98% of people brought it on themself. It just upsets me that
people... Read more »

has anyone here knowingly passed on the virus in a

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my v/l is undetectable and my health is the best its ever been. my partner and i have had a baby and both she and my partner are negative.has anyone passed on the virus, female to male or otherwise with an undetectable v/l?
i need real people facts... Read more »

How people think that we are so stupid because we are HIV-POSITIVE.

Posted by straighttalk444, 2 Replies

Some people today think that we are stupid because we are HIV-POSITIVE and we don`t have the sense to know how to address our voice when it comes to something that ruffle our wings so i think that we all need to used our voice more today and forever. Read more »

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