Causes Of Disease AIDS

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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...

Ask the Experts

do people with hiv or aids have a higher risk of contacting fungal diseases?

do people with hiv or aids have a higher rate of contacting fungal diseases?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes.... Read more »

which Diseases cause by Hiv?

I'm Hiv positive since 2008 and I have been using ARV Drugs since then. But my friend who is medical doctor advised me to stop taking Arv drugs.He has told me that there is no Hiv specific diseases no where and I should stop taking ARV DRUGS....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You are getting incorrect information from your doctor friend. I would discuss the situation with your HIV specialist and perhaps some local community activitist. For patients with HIV infection with damaged immune systems (ie CD4 < 350-400),... Read more »

Did the meds cause periodontal disease

I thought I was exposed to HIV a year ago, so I started taking the meds right away. It left my mouth dry and made me sick, so I stopped after a week. (I did not get HIV). Now out of nowhere my gums have receeded badly and I may need surgery for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That would be very unlikely. I recommend seeing a dentist for an evaluation. KH... Read more »

Did Interleuken 2 cause my Hodgkin's Disease

Hello Doctors! I am a 34 yo Hiv+ male. I have had the virus for about 12 years now, and have enjoyed very good health up until recently. I have been taking Viramune, Epivir, and Zerit for the last few years now with very good results. My viral...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Good questions. I do not know of any evidence that IL2 causes Hodgkins disease or other cancers. However, we cannot be sure that it doesn't actually stimulate the growth of existing lymphomas. With a CD 4 count of 1000, I would be tempted to... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Does HIV cause AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Despite overwhelming evidence that the human immunodeficency virus (HIV) causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the notion that HIV is harmless (or does not exist!) continues to find a wide audience in the popular press, with... Read more »

AIDS- 3rd leading cause of death

Posted by Anonymous

AIDS to Be 3rd Leading Cause of Death

The Associated Press

By MARIA CHENG

November 27, 2006

You can't put all your eggs in the abstinence basket

Within the next 25 years, AIDS is set to join heart disease and stroke as the top three causes of death... Read more »

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 »

Way too scared now to test....AIDS leading cause

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

of death in San Francisco. The article is posted right on the main page of The Body. Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>