Diseases That Cause The Same Symptoms As Hiv

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Fungal Infections

Table of Contents What Are Fungal Infections? Candidiasis (Includes Yeast Infections and Thrush) Cryptococcal Meningitis Histoplasmosis Aspergillosis Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) Conclusion What Are Fungal Infections? A fungus is a kind of germ. Many fungi (plural form of fungus) exist normally inand on our bodies, and in the surrounding environment, for example in soil,dust, food, water, and plants. Most fungi are...

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What cardiac problems/symptoms does HIV virus itself cause?

I see from your bio that some of your specialties include cardiovascular complications of HIV.Can you please explain what complications you see from the virus itself, what symptoms to look out for and what diagnostic tests to take? I ask, because I...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The most common complication of HIV infection is coronary artery disease (CAD). This is related to atherosclerosis, or cholesterol/lipid plaques that develop within the walls of the blood vessels. Populations of HIV-infected patients are more... Read more »

Symptoms definitely not same as disease

Hello Doctor!, I just wanted to write this and "hopefully you will be kind enough to post it" because finally after my 5 month exposure...I found out I am HIV NEGATIVE!!After 5 agonizing months of EVERY weird symptom you could imagine I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"After testing negative . . . all my symptoms disappeared like magic." Gosh, another miracle . . . .Congrats! WOO-HOO!Dr. Bob... 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 »

Very painful lymph nodes; I have both HIV and cancer. Which disease is causing these nodes?

HIV+ for over 7 yrs, CD4 190, viral load 45,000 recently started anti-retrovirals. Had a growth removed from under left arm about 5cm and was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma. I am about to start radiation therapy, but I have more...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Your situation is not an easy one, and I have many patient in similar situations. Specifically patients who have a known cancer and enlarged lymph nodes on CT scan. It is VERY difficult to tell whether the lymph nodes are enlarged due to the... Read more »

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4 stages to HIV disease

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

AMFAR AIDS HANDBOOK (Chapter 4, Page 53 )

There are four stages to HIV disease

1) Acute Infection Stage (500-1200 CD4s)- begins immediately after hiv enters the body and starts multiplying in infected cells. Acute infection ends about 2-6 weeks... Read more »

Disease silmilar to Hiv

Posted by mike_7801, 4 Replies

Hi,

After testing out till 4.5 months , i have tested +ve for chlamydia pneumonia ..
Which is also not easily curable as if you read on cpnhelp.org it says it can take years to eradicate the bacteria from the body , and this bacteria is like a retro... Read more »

HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive.

I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more »

Hepatitis A:Causes,Symptoms,Prevention & Treatment

Posted by nov

This article
Aalso known as infectious hepatitis, is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus, HAV. This is comparatively a mild disease which does not progress to a chronic stage. Persons who have contracted the disease may have no symptoms... Read more »

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