Does HIV Cause Ear Infection

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Dear AllI was diagnosed in December 2001 and since that time have continued to have a very good CD4 (around 800) but also a high viral load (averaging 90,000). About a year ago I got an ear infection, probably from swimming, and since that time I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Simon,First off, 50 is the new 30. Next, with CD4s around 800, your immune competence should be excellent. I assume your persistently high viral load of 90,000 is due to the fact you have not yet started HIV meds, right? If that's not the... Read more »

Can EBV infection be cured? (EBV is one of the viruses which cause cancer in HIV-infected patients)

I have a history of Hodgkin's Disease, cancer of the lymph nodes. I've heard that EBV infection can often cause lymphoma. I've had HIV for 9 years. I'm doing well, but I know I'm not "cured." I've heard...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

You ask an excellent question! Sounds like you've done okay in terms of your Hodgkin's disease. It is indeed true that the EBV virus is found in the vast majority of patients who have HIV-related Hodgkin's disease. It is also true,... Read more »

Fungus infection of the outer ear.

I've had a fungus infection of the outer ear since August of 2000. I had been swimming regularly and had itchy ears for months without knowing the cause.My ear doctor treats me with mycostatin in the ear as an ointment.Both ears are infected.I...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

No. If topical therapy fails, you could consider systemic therapy with fluconazole.... Read more »

Earex, Swimmers Ear Drops, and chance of Hiv?

Dr. Bob, You are the expert regarding hiv so i am turning to you, hopefully for you to clarify up a stupid point that I'm confused about. Thank you for your endless support and advice that you attribute to this column on a daily basis....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Scared and Confused about HIV in New York City,Using the Jamaican Earex and Swimmers' Ear Drops does not pose any risk for HIV transmission. None whatsoever. Your risk is zero, zilch, zip, nada. OK? No testing is warranted. Check around on... Read more »

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