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Dealing With GB Virus C When You Are Hiv Positive
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Harmless Virus Associated With Longer Life for Some HIV-Positive MenScientists have shown that an apparently harmless virus is associated with longer life for HIV-positive men, but only when it infects them for many years. Men infected with both HIV and GB virus type C (GBV-C), previously known as hepatitis G, for... Read more »
NewsHour Examines Research of HIV Positive Patients Who Can Suppress the VirusPBS' NewsHour examines how a team of U.S. researchers is heading up a study in Lima, Peru, of patients living with HIV whose immune systems are able to suppress the virus. "Peru has identified 600 so-called elites, whose HIV infections have not... Read more »
California HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs to Focus on Training HIV-Positive People to Prevent Spreading VirusCalifornia's HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, which in the past have focused on curbing high-risk behavior, are being "revamped" to train HIV-positive people not to spread the virus, the Los Angeles Times reports. The "new tactic" in HIV/AIDS... Read more »
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HIV Positive to Can't find virus: Still infectious?A former partner who learned she was HIV positive 20 years ago now says her virus can't be found. She now has unprotected sex,according some of her partners with whom I am acquainted. My question is this: Can she still pass HIV to another...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Whether she can potentially transmit the virus to others depends on what she means by "her virus can't be found." There are two potential scenarios:1.It's possible (although not probably) that her initial HIV test 20 years ago...
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HIV Positive People and the West Nile VirusDear Doctor,I live in Atlanta and we have just had our first confirmation of the West Nile Virus. Our home is in a relatively wooded area with a small pond, which is a breeding ground for mosquitos.My question to you is, would an HIV-positive...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
I know of no information that says that HIV+ people are at greater risk for West Nile Virus infection, whether ot not their viral load is well-suppressed. To avoid exposure, use a high-grade insect repellant on all exposed skin areas (DEET content...
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Dear Doctor, Does this mean that I won't have the HIV virus, and I can't transmit HIV virus even if I had.Dear Doctor, Here is an update from http://www.thebody.com/updates/2007-03-01.html Herpes Treatment Can Control Herpes and HIV Viral Load, Study Finds Treatment with the herpes drug Valtrex (valacyclovir) not only reduces the viral load of herpes...
Response from Brian Conway, M.D.
University of British Columbia
You are right to say that some people who are severely immunosuppressed (as you may be) can have a false negative HIV antibody test. In that setting, the best test to determine infection becomes a PCR test, or some other antigen detection assay....
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Epstein virus + hepatitis A positiveDoctor (p.a. stanford clinique) found high load of "Epstein" virus in my blood and anti-body to hepatitis A. HIV test is negative, but HIV symptoms are present (fatigue at the morning, weight loss, night sweats, so on, for many years). How...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Dear Epstein,It is good that your HIV test is negative. Hepatitis A is quite common and never becomes chronic so you are cured of that infection. The test for Epstein-Barr virus is controversial. The symptoms you are describing can be many things...
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Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom
Posted by Pozme
www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for those...
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Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom
Posted by Chloe1023, 5 Replies
http://www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for...
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Could HIV virus survive after normal laundry?
Posted by sushi77, 1 Reply
Hello there,My pants were contaminated by somebody's blood the day before yesterday. Later, I put that pants into the laundry machine with some other clothes . I washed them in normal washing cycle (cold water cycle with normal detergent), and dried... Read more » Could HIV virus still survive after normal laundry
Posted by sushi77, 2 Replies
Hello there,My pants were contaminated by somebody's blood the day before yesterday. Later, I put that pants into the laundry machine with some other clothes . I washed them in normal washing cycle (cold water cycle with normal detergent), and dried... Read more » Advertisement
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