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Serial Passages

Dr. Wohl, I have read this phrase "serial passages" a number of times, could you tell me what this means? How does a serial passage relate to ARV drugs and patients....
David Wohl, M.D.

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
What you may have read about is a laboratory procedure for determining viral drug resistance. In the lab virus is grown in cells in the presence of varying amounts of drug and this virus is then passed serially to new cells. Rounds of passage of... Read more »

Serial Mongomy

I have recently had an HIV test and was informed that my results were negative. That was around two... Read more »

Serial Masterbator...

Dear Doctor Bob:First let me say that I am so glad you are back. I was so worried about you praying... Read more »
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rise in Iranian Prostitution Blamed on Strict Sex Rules, Economy

A recent serial killer in Iran was understood by some to be battling corruption and a social scourge -- prostitution. Saeed Hanaei went to the gallows for murdering prostitutes. "If I removed corruption, it was for the good of the people," his... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New Hampshire: Feds -- Hospital Tech Could Have Spread Hep C

A traveling hospital technician accused of infecting 30 people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) at a hospital in New Hampshire had worked in at least six states, US Attorney John Kacavas said Thursday as he announced the man's arrest. Authorities... Read more »
Proyecto Inform

La Terapia del VIH Llega a un Hito Histórico

La conferencia sobre retrovirus e infecciones oportunistas en los Estados Unidos y la conferencia de la Sociedad Internacional del SIDA en otras partes del mundo (CROI e IAS respectivamente por sus siglas en inglés) son las dos reuniones anuales... Read more »
U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The Evidence That HIV Causes AIDS

Background The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide pandemic. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By leading to the destruction and/or functional... Read more »
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HEP B, HEP C, & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
If one was infected with HEP B or C and took and HIV test at 12, 15, and 17 weeks (excessive testing I know, can't help it) would a negative test be accurate or not?

17 weeks out would HEP B or C affect a HIV test?
Does it affect the test at all?
Does... Read more »

Sjogren's Syndrome

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Would having sjogren's syndrome resulting from hiv infection delay hiv window period.

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Acute Viral Syndrome

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Would Anyone with HIV please explain the Acute Viral Syndrome to me? What were your experiences? What type and how long did your symptoms last? Do they re-occur? Please explain.... Thanks

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Worried well syndrome

Posted by Anonymous
Worried Well syndrome

This syndrome can grip into anyone who became scared of becoming infected with hiv due to some action of their own. Even healthcare workers are sometimes plagued by this syndrome. This can cause severe monetary loss and affect... Read more »

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