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TAG's Response to NIAID "Request for Information" on Priorities in Basic HIV Vaccine Research

Please find appended the response of the Treatment Action Group (TAG) to NIAID's "Request for Information (RFI): To Solicit Input and Ideas on Priorities in Basic Vaccine Discovery Research." We would also refer you to TAG's report from the Spring... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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HIV AIDS Origin of HIV Brief History of HIV in the United States How HIV Is and Is Not Transmitted Risk Factors for HIV Transmission Preventing Transmission Symptoms of HIV Infection HIV Testing Finding a Testing Site Additional Resources... Read more »

Go Back to Basics, Says UN Ahead of World AIDS Day

A UNAIDS report released in advance of World AIDS Day says countries should focus on the root causes behind HIV's continuing spread. "Not only will this approach help prevent the next 1,000 infections in each community, but it will also make money... Read more »

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Do HIV carrirers test negative (HIV CARRIERS) (HIV BASICS)

DO HIV carriers test negative? (I did an HIV 1&2 test which came back negative. But someone told me that I could still be a carrier. The test was done six (6) months after my last possible exposure. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There is no such thing as an "HIV carrier." See below.Dr. Bobis there such thing as HIV- carriers?Mar 13, 2007 Hello Doc, I have tested negative for HIV out to six months and believe I am negative per the recommendations of this site... Read more »

Can a child contact HIV from a carrier who's "dads friend"? (CASUAL CONTACT, HIV BASICS)

My daughters (5) and her father, is in a relationship with a girl who is a HIV Carrier on medication. Can the virus be given to my child? I want to make sure to protect her from getting it. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First of all, there is no such thing as an "HIV carrier." Someone is either HIV positive (infected) or HIV negative (not infected).Next, HIV is not transmitted by casual conduct and you should have no fears about your daughter... Read more »

HIV FROM DANCING (SWEAT) (HIV BASICS)

while dancing at a local club here in south beach i was walking the dancefloor and was hit in the eye by another gay mans sweat as he danced and shaked.if he is poz what is the odd?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The information you request was already waiting for you in the archives. (See below.) And just for emphasis, even if the hottie on the dance floor covered you in sweat, tears, snot, pee, poop and vomit, you still would not be at risk for HIV... Read more »

need basic info on hiv ,hep c

I have a friend that has hiv and hep c .I know very little about either one .How is it transmitted our my children in the house? Where do i start to look for info?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Both are bloodborne infections and are no real risk to your children. Only blood is infectious. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease and safe sex is the best way to avoid it. This site has a huge amount of information on both diseases. DTD... Read more »

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Basic Science Project Director

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Job Description. The Basic Science Project Director will be responsible for developing and implementing TAG policy, programs and advocacy projects focusing on basic and applied research on HIV infection, including:

Etiology and pathogenesis of HIV... Read more »

can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test?

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can you detect HIV w/ a basic blood test like testing for ur hematology and and blood chemistry? a blood test not specifically for HIV like the ELISA test. Read more »

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Exploring: NIAID, NIH, U.S. DHHS

March 2005
HIV Infection and AIDS: An Overview
INTRODUCTION
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) was first reported in the United States in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide epidemic. AIDS is caused by HIV... Read more »

Interesting Information

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anyone who cares to scroll back to a post that reads *I love New York* you will find a interesting post about the window for testing please remember NY State has the largest amount of HIV infected people and of course the worlds best Hospitals and... Read more »

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