Hiv Dormancy

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Interleukin-7 Protein Able to Flush Some HIV Strains Out of Dormancy, Study Says

An immune system protein called interleukin-7 can bring some HIV strains "out of hiding," and a combination of different types of interleukins and antiretroviral drugs might be able to "eradicate the virus," according to a study published in the... Read more »

In Search of a Cure: Working to Turn on HIV

Dr. Miranda Shehu-Xhilaga Dr. David Margolis Much of the research aimed at developing new therapeutic strategies for HIV deals with finding ways to limit the ability of the virus to make copies of itself. But in some situations, turning on... Read more »

The First Man to Be Cured of AIDS: An Update on the Amazing Story -- This Month in HIV

[Editor's Note: Since we conducted and posted this interview in 2009, there have been many developments in the story of Timothy Ray Brown, formerly known only as the "Berlin patient." In addition to this article, we encourage you to read "Tentative... Read more »

Ask the Experts

hepatitis dormancy

dear doctors,is it true that the hepatitis virus can remain dormant for upto 10 years after an exposure?thank you for your time...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

I'm not sure which hepatitis virus you are talking about. HBV and HCV can be present in the carrier state for many years without a person having symptoms. However, simple blood tests can determine whether a person is infected with either of... Read more »

Herpes and HIV+

Dr. Feinberg,I need help. I have been HIV+ for about 10 years. I just found out that I have herpes. Does it mean that not only will I be positive for the rest of my life, but will I also have herpes forever also?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Both HIV and Herpes viruses are never cleared entirely from the body, no matter how successful treatment is. Unlike HIV, herpes has periods of dormancy in which the virus does not multiply. In between herpes outbreaks you will not have any... Read more »

Got my blood to the CDC (twice)

I believe that I have a form of AIDS that is going undetected by standard HIV screening. Two years ago, after a heterosexual sexual encounter, I became seriously ill with what looks like the natural disease progression of AIDS. After an acute...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You certainly raise a number of important issues and I will add my voice to the many who have already congratulated you for your courage and determination.In science and medicine, we are always on the lookout for new disease entities. The more we... Read more »

Got my blood to the CDC (twice)

I believe that I have a form of AIDS that is going undetected by standard HIV screening. Two+ years ago, after a heterosexual sexual encounter, I became seriously ill with what looks like the natural disease progression of AIDS. After an acute...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Thank you for your very lucid and heart-felt comments. I wish you the best of luck and future health, and that someone smarter than I can figure out what you have, to perhaps help you and others like you. I am quite sure that someone at the NIH... Read more »

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Hi!
I am a student filmmaker working on a Community Based Media Project intended to be about, by and for people affected by and/or infected with HIV/AIDS.
In looking to include the community in the process I would like to ask (with gratitude) for... Read more »

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About 1 year ago I had unprotected sex with a girl who claims there is NO WAY she is HIV+. That and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. Over the last several months (since reading about HIV) I have had numerous symptoms but not the most common... Read more »

cmv

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Just found out I have CMV virus. Symptoms are very strong and debilitating. Dr says there is nothing he can do. Find that hard to believe. Just starting to look for info and HELP. Can anyone help me with places to get real help, not antideppressants

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A little worried..

Posted by wxkid23, 2 Replies

Well some of you may remember me some of you may not.

I had a low risk exposure last late Nov. and went on to have what I *thought* was ARS symptoms about 2 weeks after the 27th of Nov. I had a High fever for over a week..Sore Throat...dotted Rash... Read more »

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