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term explanation

In "2003 Medical Management Of HIV Infection" book published by Johns Hopkins University they describe HIV associated rash as ERYTHEMATOUS, MACULOPAPULAR. Would you please explain what these medical terms mean:1. ERYTHEMATOUS,2....

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

1. Red2. Lumpy-bumpy, raisedRegardsGraeme Moyle... Read more »

Need an Explanation

Hello there,I know that condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV infection, BUT at the same time people complain of its failiar to prevent pregnancy.Thanks in advance...

Response from Calvin Spinks. M.A.

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

Hello reader,Fortunately, condoms have been proven to greatly reduce a person's risk for HIV, STD's and pregnancy. In a nutshell, when condoms aren't effective we don't use them correctly, wear them consistently or store them... Read more »

An explanation would really help

First of all thank you doctor for answering my question http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q220105.html but sorry if i am bothering you but i would like an explanation why this action (having mouth ulceration) is not considered risky by you?...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-Let me explain my thinking a bit. HIV is a relatively hard virus to get. There needs to be a significant amount of HIV+ body fluid passing from one person's body directly/immediately into another person's body. Even with a... Read more »

Further explanation Please

Hi Dr. Jackson,I was told that HIV was found to live 72hrs out of the body. Can you tell me, if an object, such as a bottle, were inserted into a woman then taken out, and about 1 hr later (maybe more)put in another woman, could HIV be transmitted?...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

HIV is viable outside of the body for several days if kept in a moist body fluid. However, it is much more difficult to grow once the fluid dries, but can be done if placed in the right culture media and at the right temperature. In the case you... Read more »

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Explanation for curious patient report?

Posted by renklar, 2 Replies

I hate to keep scaring myself, but I saw this in Dr. Bob's forum:

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q201182.html

Does anybody have a possible explanation for high viral load and no antibodies? Read more »

Extremely perplexed! Symptoms and no explanation!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi All,

A very good day to u all.

I have a question to anyone who can provide some helpful information.

I was exposed to HIV 19 months ago.

Since then, I've had a whole host of symptoms, ie. chronic fatigue, muscle aches and exercise intolorence, weak... Read more »

EXPLANATION,AGAIN!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Ok people let me explain about my posting on which you all seem confused.
1.The only time that i have seen a patient with no-antibodys,and a confirmed hiv infection is,when the patient had full blown aids and the patient had "seroreverted".
NOT... Read more »

Aids2HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

You give out advice that I personally respect, but I have a question for you..........

What would you do if you knew your ailments were from a sexual encounter and you had alot of things going on that have to do with the immune system that in your... Read more »

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