Hiv And Aids In Minority Youth

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HIV Among Youth

Fast Facts Young people aged 13-29 accounted for 39% of all new HIV infections in 2009. With regard to youth, HIV disproportionately affects young gay and bisexual men and young African Americans. All young people should know how to protect themselves from HIV infection. Too many young people in the United States (US) are at risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for young gay, bisexual, and other men who have...

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Is it a minor or a major hiv+?

Hi Doc,http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Other/Q216501.htmlIt turns out that the WB test is positive, Here are the results of both of may parents :Father1st Test OD 17.41 CO 0.25 REACTIVE2nd Test OD 3.633 CO 0.254 REACTIVE3rd Test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.The results listed in your post indicate your father has a repeatedly reactive (positive) ELISA/EIA test and a positive Western Blot (WB).Your mother's test results show only a repeatedly reactive (positive) ELISA/EIA test. There is no... Read more »

minor illnesses?

What types of HIV-related illnesses does an HIV-infected individual start to develop once the immune system begins to weaken? I don't mean the cancers and big stuff. I mean the minor illnesses b/c i'm curious as to what I should be...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

Some of the early symptoms of immune compromise can include thursh, vaginal yeast infections, skin rashes, tuberculosis and diarrhea. However, you should strongly consider getting your CD4 count checked rather than allowing silent immunologic... Read more »

HIV infection among youth

Hi,I was wondering if you could help me with this question. I know that there are 40000 new HIV infections in the United States every year. Of these, do you know how many occur among people ages 13 to 24 (or some other youth category)?I need the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Ursula,Roughly half of the estimated 40,000 new HIV infections that occur in the U.S. annually are in young adults aged 13 to 24. For recent HIV/AIDS statistics for the U.S., check the CDC's Web site.You're welcome!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Reply to: Minor Surgery Gone Wrong

Thank you very much Dr Bob. If I came to you for medical advice based on this event, would you recommend testing for blood borne diseases like HIV? I won't trouble you after this but will be very grateful for your advice.Cheers,Fergie...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Freebie (aka Fegie).Because you are experiencing fever following your surgery, I would perform a comprehensive evaluation to find out why. This would include a thorough history, review of hospital records and laboratory reports, and a... Read more »

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An HIV/AIDS awareness program for the youth!

Posted by Anonymous

Welcome to the HummingBirdPress,a program designed for the youth!Information contained within this educational package is very valuable for teaching,advising,and educating todays children about the dangers of the HIV/AIDS virus.To leave a voice mail... Read more »

HIV/AIDS and Youth

Posted by aledbetter

With over 50% of new HIV infections occurring in the age group of 15 to 24, young people need to be informed about HIV/AIDS in order to protect themselves, as well as their futures. Our site http://whatudo.org is an information destination for youth... Read more »

Why Minorities?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Why is it that only the minorities of the world seem to be the scapegoat for hiv/aids? In the US, it was originally Gay Men, IV Drug Users, Haitians, in Africa, Black Africans, in Europe, Gay Men....and so on.

Why not the wealthy white people, and... Read more »

Youth Questions and Answers

Posted by Anonymous

If you have questions about being HIV positive or would like some help go to our website www.diversitymd.com. We do have a teen program.

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