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U.N.: Global AIDS epidemic rampant

Man are we ever in trouble..Dr Bob do you think Winston Churchill was right in saying the american government will do the right thing only after exhausting every other avenue (not the exact quote)..do you think his quote fits this...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Well, with Bush and Cronies in office it certainly seems accurate to me and not only related to HIV/AIDS you can add in tax laws, the environment, civil liberties, Medicare reform, etc., etc., etc..Stay well.Dr. Bob... Read more »

when did the general public become aware of the HIV/AIDS virus?

did their >knowledge and awareness stem from the contamination of the national blood >supply, and the unusual cancers occuring after organ transplants in the early 80's? where can i find other resources backing up your answer? thank you...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I suggest you read the book "And the band played on" which gives an overview of the early history of the AIDS epidemic in the United States.BJ... Read more »

HIV/AIDS (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2010)

Can two HIV negative men develop HIV/AIDS from having unprotected sex with each other?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,See below.Dr. BobHow to contract HIV (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009) (Obama Budget Would Kill Abstinence-Only Funding) May 15, 2009If a HIV - woman and a HIV - man have sexual intercourse while the woman is on her menstrual... Read more »

can you get hiv/aids if you.. (QTND: HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)

me and my partner have been curious about trying anal sex. we are both hiv/aids free and free of any other std's. we were curious, can we get aids from anal sex even if you both are disease free?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Gosh, and folks wonder why we need age-appropriate, science-based sex education back in our schools!?!?!?Your's, my friend, is a QTND (Question That Never Dies) and has a common sense ATNC (Answer That Never Changes). See below.Dr. Bobgay... Read more »

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Acute HIV Infection Overview

Posted by Anonymous

1. Acute HIV-1 Infection
Marcus Altfeld and Bruce D. Walker

Introduction

Acute HIV-1 infection presents in 40 - 90 % of cases as a transient symptomatic illness, associated with high levels of HIV-1 replication and an expansive virus-specific immune... Read more »

new drugs overview (by a rookie), and comments

Posted by Anonymous

Many of you are much sharper about emerging hiv medications than I am...

Is this is good overview of some of the good emerging options??

I see two exciting classes of drugs. By this I mean they seem to show good efficacy in diminishing the viral load... Read more »

Media and People Living with HIV and AIDS

Posted by Anonymous

Please could you distribute this notice? Thank you. Kind Regards Jackie

Dear Friends,

HAVE YOUR SAY! PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL SURVEY OF 'THE MEDIA AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS'

Please fill in the online survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=... Read more »

Does HIV cause AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Despite overwhelming evidence that the human immunodeficency virus (HIV) causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the notion that HIV is harmless (or does not exist!) continues to find a wide audience in the popular press, with... Read more »

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