Can Hiv Live In Food

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Detroit Restores $100,000 in "Misplaced" Federal Grant Funds for HIV/AIDS Assisted-Living, Food Program

The Detroit Department of Human Services on Monday restored $100,000 in federal funding to Wellness House -- a not-for-profit HIV/AIDS organization that helps operate food and assisted-living programs for low-income, HIV-positive people -- after... Read more »

E-Voucher Program Providing Food to Malnourished Zimbabweans Living With HIV, TB

An electronic voucher system, introduced by the World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented by the health ministry and non-governmental organizations, is helping Zimbabweans living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) and their families obtain food... Read more »

U.N. Ambassador Pledges Support to Congolese NGO That Provides Food Security to People Living With HIV/AIDS

Myriam Makeba, ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization , recently vowed to support the efforts of Congolese charity Alpi, which provides food security and helps women living with HIV/AIDS reintegrate into society, AFP/... Read more »

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How long does HIV live outside the body?

Recently I bought a fruit juice at a health food store. As the woman put thelid on the drink I noticed she had what looked like an open scrape, possibly fresh, on her finger. There mayhave been blood on it but there is no way for me to know since...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Based on what you stated in your question, it sounds as if you are at little,if any, risk of infection with HIV. Since there was no visible bloodpresent, you would not be at risk. If blood were present on her... Read more »

Assisted Living Homes for HIV Patient

How do I find a LTAL Home for my brother who is in the last stages of aids. He is almost blind now, needs his meds, decent food and lots of snacks, music....HELP We are in Phoenix and he is a VET. Or should I consider opening a facility...not in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Talk to your brother's HIV physician specialist. He should be able to provide you with a list of local options for your brother. There are a number of hospice services in the Phoenix area. Please give your brother a hug from me, OK? Thanks... Read more »

precautions need relatives living in same family from hiv person

My friend and his two wives are HIV+.THeir five children are HIV-.His other family members live with them.He eats/drinks with other family members,friends in same utensils/glasses.what care ,Precautions necessory for family members and friends...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

HIV is only spread through sexual contact, blood transfusion, or through sharing a needle with an HIV positive person. It is not transmitted through saliva, perspiration, or coughing. Many studies have shown that HIV is not transmitted amongst... Read more »

Living with an HIV+ person/Blow Job

I am a freshman in college and next year, I had been planning on getting an apartment with a friend of mine. She has been dating this guy we met at a club a couple of months ago and yesterday she tells me that he is HIV+. She said she talked to some...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I understand your concern. It is important that you learn as much as you can about HIV transmission and prevention because that will provide you with the knowledge and power to be supportive and caring to your friend. Let's keep in mind that... Read more »

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Best city to live in if HIV+, resources, etc.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I currently have insurance through my former employer and a great HIV doctor, my retirement income (won't last forever, fighting for Social Security). In the event things change, I will move if needed...what major cities offer the best... Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

can you still live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+? for how long??? Read more »

living with hiv in secretly

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello my fellow hiv positive friends, my name is Diane and ive been hiv positive since 1995, actually that's when i got sick with pcp and ended up in the hospital, and learned i had aids, i was virtually stunned, i was in such denile!, i did not use... Read more »

i am living with hiv and have been fairly healthy.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am living with HIV/AIDS and have been fairly healthy for nine
years. I have been on many medications from AZT to Crixivan and
had severe side effects from disorientation, fatigue, digestive
problems, a brain hemorrhage and developing breast tumors... Read more »

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