Hiv Global Concern

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HIV and Gay Men: A Global Concern

The passage of health care reform (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) on March 23, 2010 is a major historic achievement. In the grand discussion of who needs comprehensive health care, however, gay men and other men who have sex with... Read more »

Researchers at Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Conference Express Concerns About Funding Levels

Experts at the AIDS Vaccine 2008 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday expressed concerns that the current global economic situation could damage funding for AIDS research and vaccine development, the AP/ Los Angeles Times reports. ... Read more »

Concerns for Black Gay/Bisexual HIV Raised to Global Platform at Dominican Republic Conference

Much of the recent HIV/AIDS data on Black gay and bisexual men -- or, "men who have sex with men" (MSM) in public health jargon -- has been sobering. A recent Centers for Disease Control study of more than 8,100 MSM found almost one in three... Read more »

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Concern From Australia

GDay Dr Bob,Firstly greetings from Australia, you know you are living in a truly global world when you can email a Doctor on the other side of the world for advice. So here is my story rather. I'm a heterosexual Australian male of 25 with a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Stupidly Unprotected Tanned Aussie Beach Guy,A few comments:1. As for "emailing a doctor on the other side of the world for advice," well, since you live in Oz, isn't just about everything "on the other side of the... Read more »

concern of cd4

In general, you should be following the CD4 count and percent over time. The CD4 count is more variable and the CD4% more stable over time. A normal CD4 count in someone without HIV infection is between 500-1500 and the CD4% is 30-50%. That means in...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You don't indicate what your HIV antibody test or HIV viral load test results are, so it is hard to answer your question.... Read more »

Very Concerned

Dear Doc, First, I have tested poz. In Oct. I have not yet started Meds. I have a wonderful HIV doc that I trust very much. I have three questions and Ill try to make it brief.1.I have been reading some new developments that have stated that...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post. Your questions cover a lot of the most relevant topics.1) There is a growing amount of data that suggest to me that it's much better to start treatment at least with counts around 350 than with lower counts-- around... Read more »

Concerned soon to be Airman

Hello again Dr. Frascino,I'm waiting in delayed entry before going off to Air Force BMT. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Republican and certainly do not agree with the wars that Bush has perpetuated, and wish we'd spend more money...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Airman,My assessment and opinion have not changed and your negative nine-week test adds further evidence to what we already know: HIV is not your problem.Should you get another test? It's not warranted medically; however, if it will calm... Read more »

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Was concerned now concerned again

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Had an EIA (blood draw) @ 156 days (22 weeks) and @ 212 days (30 weeks) both negative. Had eye surgery on friday. doc said today I have swelling in my eye and it could be a bacterial infection. Gave me Minocycline and i am also using the drops I was... Read more »

global distribution of hiv subtypes

Posted by Anonymous

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Common questions/concerns about HIV/AIDS please read

Posted by kbuddy77, 1 Reply

Questions and Answers about HIV
1. What is HIV? What is AIDS?
2. Who can get HIV?
3. What are the ways in which HIV can be spread from one person to another?
4. Can I get HIV from oral sex?
5. How long does HIV live outside the body?
6. Can having another... Read more »

extremely concerned about HIV.

Posted by terra24, 2 Replies

hello everyone and thanks in advance for reading my post. i am extremely concerned about HIV at this point. i am a female its been 5 weeks since i had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a guy who's hiv status i dont know. the week after the... Read more »

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