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Hiv And Dialysis
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Kidney Dialysis and HIVI just had a catheter put in my belly for periotoneal dialysis. I will be starting in July 2003. I am not sure if periotoneal dialysis (PD) is right for me. I need to know which form of dialysis is best for a person with HIV. My T-cells are 112 and...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
I can't help you much. I have had HIV+ patients receive both forms of dialysis but most have had standard hemodialysis. Patients who are doing well HIV-wise and in good mental/physical health otherwise are possible candidates for kidney...
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dialysis nurse with HIVi have a friend who have HIV and she is dialysis nurse, she allowed to work to do dialysis and... Read more »HIV DialysisHello, once again thank you for your column. I have a question regarding an article I read in the... Read more »
Articles
Canada: Hundreds Face Dialysis ScareHundreds of kidney patients on Vancouver Island and around British Columbia (BC) will need HIV and hepatitis B and C testing following malfunctions detected May 26 in dialysis machines at Royal Jubilee Hospital. All 40 Baxter Aurora machines at the... Read more »
New Life-Saver for HIV Patients: TransplantsHIV infection is no longer an automatic reason for denying organ transplantation to patients who are otherwise candidates for the surgery. Since 1989, more than 500 transplants have been performed in patients known to have HIV, according to the... Read more »
Update on Occupational ExposureThe following is updated information on the current status of occupationally acquired HIV infection primarily based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reported Cases The number of reported cases through June, 1995 was 46... Read more »
South Africa: Kidneys Transplanted Between HIV-Infected PatientsA South African report of successful kidney transplants between HIV-positive donors and recipients is sparking renewed interest in offering such procedures in the United States. The report describes four transplantations between September and... Read more »
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Kidney Dialysis and AIDS
Posted by AlecPupah, 1 Reply
Hi, I am in the beginning stages of dialysis. My T-cells are currently 112, my viral load 40,000. Not great but better than they have been in years. Anyway, I am wondering if anyone else has been in this same situation that may be able to give me...
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Different Q & A about hiv testing:
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
clarificatoin on testing?Posted: Apr 2, 2001 is a negative result at 4 1/2 months on a salive test goor/reliable after a low risk exposure(fingering?) thank you The OraSure testing system is generally thought to be an excellent screening tool and... Read more » hiv stories
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AVERT.ORGAVERT is an international AIDS charityavert.org - bringing you information on HIV & AIDShome about AVERT donate here contact us help & advice site guide Africa Countries & Regions Education Gay & Lesbian History &... Read more » Hep c delays seroconversion
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I just found info that Hep c will delay seroconversion for Hiv test John Hopkis web site says that Hiv test will show positive 10-14 days after infection but Hep C can delay it to 6-8 weeks.does anyone know what are the symptoms of HEPc ? Read more »
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