Can Malnutrition Cause Aids Like Symptoms

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The Evidence That HIV Causes AIDS

Background The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide pandemic. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By leading to the destruction and/or functional impairment of cells of the immune system, notably CD4+ T cells, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. An HIV-infected person is diagnosed with AIDS when his...

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Supposed "Symptoms common in HIV/AIDS" caused by worry/anxiety

Hi. First time on this forum. Have a situation. I was in this shop about a month or two ago, where I accidentally cut myself with the metal part of a scotch tape on the ledge, and a huge scrape resulted and seemed deep. The metal part was on the...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Sounds like you had <b>no risk</b> for HIV. While you did get cut and there's a chance that others got cut on the same metal part, there's no chance that blood went directly/immediately from one... Read more »

HIV is not the cause of AIDS

Why do doctors keep prescribing toxic medications for HIV when HIV is not the cause of AIDS. The cause of AIDS is drugs, malnutrition, lack of vitamins, toxicity, etc....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The cause of AIDS is drugs, malnutrition, lack of vitamins, toxicity, etc.???????? Hmm . . . it's amazing that 26 years into the AIDS pandemic such utter poppycock continues to be believed by anyone with even a modicum of common sense.... Read more »

HIV does not cause AIDS??

Dr. Frascino,I have read in depth articles published by Dr. Duesberg, a cell biologist and articles from Dr. Mohammed Ali Bayati; a toxocoligist; who both claim that HIV in itself is not the cause of AIDS. While, I realize this is a huge debate...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, this is not a huge debate. No, this is not a controversial issue (if one accepts scientific fact rather than science-fiction myths). No, Duesberg (and his crackpot cronies) do not have "findings and conclusions" that are... Read more »

Nutritional Assessment- malnutrition

Is there a specific form for nutritional assessment of IV drug users with HIV/AIDS? would use of the SGA be appropriate? Should I be looking for more detailed or specific information?I realize this is not abiochemicaly related labs question, but I...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

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HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your

Posted by Anonymous

HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your Life
By San Francisco AIDS Foundation

While the global HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to rage, a small number of fringe groups have been aggressively promoting misinformation about AIDS. Some claim that... Read more »

Articles on Cardiac Arrest: The Causes & Symptoms

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Cardiac Arrest is life-and-death emergency -- every second counts. It is one of the leading causes of death among adults.
This is an Article at http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/cardiac_arrest.html which has information on Cardiac... Read more »

After AIDS symptoms?

Posted by TRmom, 2 Replies

This may seem silly coming from someone who has lived with HIV for 3 years, but here goes. My husband had a cd4=3 when diagnosed. no need to say how sick he was. I am also pos but my count was very good. He did very well on fortavase and... Read more »

aids symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am a 17 year old male and am very worryied and scared i havent went and got my self tested for aids because i am scared. I also cant think who i could have cuahgt this from if infact i do have it because i have had protected sex, i do know... Read more »

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