Do They Put People With Hiv In The Icu

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ICU Visits

I've been taking Atripla as a first line treatment for over two years now. My T-cells are about 375 at last check and my VL has been essentially undetectable since one month after starting treatment. Other a few aches and pains, I feel great....

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.If your viral load is undetectable and CD4 is above 350, I can find little reason that you'd be at risk in visiting your father. Be sure to observe any isolation procedures (as would be customary, HIV+ or not).... Read more »

WE NEED MORE HIV POS PEOPLE PUTTING THEIR HAND UP FOR CLINICAL TRIALS

Hi Dr Bob,l have been hiv positive for 8 years and have recently put my nane down for a clinical... Read more »

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HIV (+) ICU Nurse,...

Hi everyone,I work as nurse in the ICU unit of a large inner city hospital. I was diagnosed HIV (+)... Read more »

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regarding this person who is putting people down

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I USED TO THINK THIS WAS A GREAT WEB SIGHT BUT ALL
I FIND IS PEOPLE THAT DON'T CARE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES
FEELINGS. MY HIV DOCTOR SAID I HAVE TO TEST UP TO 12 MONTH BECAUSE OF MY EXPOSURE. PLEASE GIVE PEOPLE A BREAK! IM SURE NOBODY WANTS TO STIR UP... Read more »

Did I put myself in for HIV?

Posted by mybigmistake, 2 Replies

I think I might have one many things which I feel put me at risk for HIV with several different people at many different times. I kissed them on the lips(our tongues met too)and we did mutual masturbation with each other and they fingered me many... Read more »

HIV scare puts Mo. school in uncertain territory

Posted by franfrog, 4 Replies

HIV scare puts Mo. school in uncertain territory
NORMANDY, Mo., Thu Oct 23, 08:11 PM

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Putting off test for more than 5 years

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I can't seem to get over my fear of taking an HIV test. I have at least a couple of high risk situations in my past. I know if I don't test I can't get medical help but I don't want to be HIV+. I know in my head that it is too late...if I am... Read more »

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