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North Carolina Hot Line Helps Quell Teen AIDS

Since the first appearance of AIDS more than 20 years ago, Gretchen Durham has been committed to educating the public on HIV/AIDS prevention -- work that, earlier this month, earned her recognition from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.... Read more »

Minnesota: AIDS Hot Line Supporters Bemoan Health Department Cut

The Minnesota Department of Health last week eliminated funding for Minnesota AIDS Project's (MAP) AIDSLine, a telephone hot line that provides testing referrals and information for HIV-positive or at-risk people. AIDSLine had been receiving... Read more »

Missouri: Number of AIDS Hot Line Now Rings Up Sex Talk

The AIDS hotline number listed on a bookmark distributed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is routing callers to a hard-core sex line. The number listed once belonged to Teens Teaching AIDS Prevention, which is associated with... Read more »

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Hot to tell others of HIV status (DISCLOSURE, 2009)

Dr. Bob, I have been told I am HIV positive with a cd4 count of 569. I do not kow how to tell my children in their 20's, my sister, or the woman whom I love who resides in Asia. She is most likely infected and I do not know how to approach it,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Despite the title of your post, it appears you, like most HIVers, are anything but "hot" to tell others your HIV status!Disclosure is never easy. I vividly remember disclosing my HIV-positive status to my parents, siblings, friends and... Read more »

ART Resistance, 1st line, 2nd line

Hi Doc,I am still confuse about ARV resistance,1st line, and 2nd line. Let's say I am resistance to certain coctail combination on 1st line category,can I take another combination still from 1st line category as a replacement?And if no more...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

These are important questions, and smart ones. I urge you to discuss them, along with my answers below, with your doctor, and don't give up until you're sure that you're clear about the answers. We speak of 'first line' and... Read more »

receptive anal hot latino couldnt resist

Hello Dr. Bob, I love reading your great replys with humor. I know that any significantexposure to hiv should result in an hiv test. Just wondering what you think that the odds regarding this one situation. I am 52 and imet a very hot 25 year old...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Pete,I've covered similar questions many times before, so I'll only respond briefly and refer you to the extensive archives for additional information and reassurance, OK?1.Unprotected sex places you at some degree of risk for STDs,... Read more »

oraquick hiv home test results A Microscopic grey line where the T is

I have a quick question for you .... I took the new oraquick test last night cause i had already ordered it i ran the test and the red line at "C" was there No red line at "T" But if you looked very closley with a flashlight you...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I don't know. I am not familiar with the new home based test. While being a convenience, the test has its problems, including user-error. I suggest you take the test to your doctor along with the instructions. Even better, get a... Read more »

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First line hiv regimens

Posted by nwkmateo, 1 Reply

Can anybody tell me what medication combinations are commonly prescribed as a first line therapy that DO NOT include a truvada component.

My doctor dosent want me to take meds with truvada because she believes it is the culprit of my severe vomiting.... Read more »

The Bottom Line

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Like many, I have been surfing the web for any information on a possible exposure. During this time I have learned a lot so here is the bottom line:
1. If you engageed in any of the 3 ways the disease is spread, you might.
2. If you think you can... Read more »

Test GUIDE LINE from CDC

Posted by Anonymous

How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?

The tests commonly used to detect HIV infection actually look for antibodies produced by your body to fight HIV. Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 3 months... Read more »

FrontLIne - PBS

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies

If you missed it, here it is...

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/view/ Read more »

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