Does Thrush Occurs When Immune System Is Down

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Understanding the Immune System

Introduction Key Organs of the Immune System HIV and the Immune System Footnotes Introduction The immune system is made up of cells and organs that protect your body from outside invaders such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites (germs) that can cause infection, disease, and even death. The immune system also gets rid of abnormal cancerous cells that are growing out of control. When functioning properly, it fights off...

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Please Help Frantic Atypical Early HIV Symptoms Weak Immune System

Hello Dr. Frascino,I think the work you and the other doctors here at "thebody" do is a godsend. A donation is forthcoming and I hope that it can help in someway. I was sorry to hear that your brother is facing a battle of his own and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Since you are getting tested today and hopefully will have your test result very soon, I won't spend too much time here trying to calm you down, other than to say I do not believe the symptoms you and your girlfriend are experiencing have... Read more »

Immune System Enhancement

Hello Bob, I'd like to start by appreciating the immense hope you're rendering to all HIV+ patients and their close ones. My younger sister has been diagnosed HIV+ earlier this month and she has a current CD4 count of 665. Here in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Sam,Thank you for your very kind comments. They are warmly appreciated. I'm sorry to hear about your sister's recent diagnosis.Regarding over-the-counter drugs or foodstuffs to keep the CD4 count high, unfortunately there are none.... Read more »

can stree lower immune system

hello doc,my question is, can stress be so bad that it causes Thrush by lowering immune system.?Thanks for your answer....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,So much stress that you would get thrush? Wow, who are you? Dick Cheney's cardiologist? The answer is no. Even "Dubya's" speech and grammar coach wouldn't get thrush from their stress levels.Hope that helps.Dr. Bob... Read more »

A QUESTION ABOUT THRUSH...

A QUICKQUESTION FOR YOU. AT WHAT STAGE DOES THRUSH (ERYTHEMATOUS OR PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS CANDIDIASIS)STARTS TO APPEAR IN HIV SETTING? IS IT AT THE ACUTE STAGE (ARS), EARLY STAGE 1-3 YEARS, OR THE MID TO LATE STAGE, ON NO MEDICATIONS AS OF YET.THANK-YOU....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thrush can be a sign of a weakened or deteriorating immune system. Consequently, it would occur when the immune system becomes deficient enough to allow this opportunistic infection to occur. It's not a question of time, but rather of... Read more »

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Immune system & HIV detection

Posted by andypb, 1 Reply

What is compromised/ supressed immune system.

Does compromised/ weak immune system take more time to produce antibody to HIV infection.

Would a Person having as low Cd 4 counts 350 is considered to have compromised immune system.

Do such person with... Read more »

the method of exposing the immune system .....

Posted by Anonymous

8-14-97 The method of exposing the immune system to parts of HIV
in advanced evolved forms can be made more effective if the
immune system is prepard in advance for this treatment. People
with HIV infection receive some of this preparation but the... Read more »

Information needed--Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What is thrush? Does it appear within the ARS period ?

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Oral thrush

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How do I get a health professional to take serously, and test me for, oral thrush?

My doctor just laughed it off saying that it only happens when the immune system is really down. However, I have white stuff on my tongue which can't be removed and... Read more »

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