Cost Of Treating Hiv Vs Not Treating Hiv

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Gynecological Problems and HIV/AIDS

HIV-Positive Women and Gynecological Problems Certain gynecological (GYN) conditions are more common, more serious and/or more difficult to treat in HIV-positive women than HIV-negative women. If left untreated, some GYN infections can develop into more serious conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or cervical cancer. Which GYN Conditions Are Most Problematic? Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV, Genital Herpes) There are many forms...

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Over the rest of the life of a patient with HIV, how much does it cost to treat a patient on the average?

Over the rest of the life of a patient with HIV, how much does it cost to treat a patient on the average?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.I am not aware of any recent study that has looked into the overall costs ofHIV care and treatment. Such studies have been done in the past, howevercosts have radically changed just in the past year or so. This is... Read more »

RE: HIV treating expert in South east asia.

Just to follow up on what Andrew wrote, any hospital in Bangkok can treat pha. I see Dr. Sarabon Chaudakshetrin at Ramkhamhaeng hospital. She is there each day from morning until night except for Sunday and tuesday. Her fee is 400 baht with no...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for sharing your personal experiences from Bangkok- one of my very favorite places.Be well,BY... Read more »

RE: HIV treating expert in South east asia.

Hello Dr Young,From my experience in Thailand there are excellent private hospitals and clinics in Bangkok, and over Thailand. I have listed a few in order in experience with HIV.You can also search this...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

As always Andrew, many thanks for your local insights.Be well,BY... Read more »

To Treat, or Not To Treat....

In a female patient (hiv+ 8 years) who takes no meds and has the following stats, would recommend treatment for anemia, and if so, what therapy would you recommend?Stats:T4: 20VL: 300,000Hemoglobin: 9.5Hematocrit: 28Serum Iron:22Low white...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloThanks for the concise stats. Based on this information, it appears as if you have an iron deficiency anemia. All of your markers for anemia are below normal levels. Iron deficiency is more common in females, and is usually caused by (1)... Read more »

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