Hiv Infection In Families

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Fears About HIV Transmission in Families With an HIV-Infected Parent: A Qualitative Analysis

Advances in antiretroviral treatment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission have made it possible for more HIV-positive parents to have children. But few studies have examined transmission fears that might remain for these families and how they... Read more »

Sen. Coleman Introduces Bill to Compensate Families of HIV-Positive Veterans Infected Through Service-Related Blood Transfusions

Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) on Tuesday introduced a bill (S 1509 ) to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee that would provide compensation to the families of military veterans who became HIV-positive through military service-related blood... Read more »

Bulgaria Rejects Libya's Proposal to Negotiate Settlement Between Families of HIV-Positive Children, Nurses Convicted of Infecting Them

The Bulgarian government on Tuesday rejected Libyan Foreign Minister Abdelrahman Shalgham's proposal to negotiate a settlement between Bulgaria and the families of the 400 children that five Bulgarian nurses have been convicted of intentionally... Read more »

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Family support for one that is infected with HIV

My younger sister may be infected with the HIV virus. I have been doing research on the virus so that I am able to be there for her adn help her through this. My question for you is how infact I should deal with the results. I will be going with...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

The best support you can give is to be by her side and reassure her that she is not alone in this. Educating yourself about HIV is also very helpful, because you can be more informed and objective in understanding what is happening during the course... Read more »

Are symtoms of infection common amongst family members?

Dear Mark,I am currently in the process of seroconverting as evidenced by a falling cd4/cd8 ratio, which is now less than 1. I have experienced continuous, ongoing symptoms despite being now 15 weeks post-exposure. Symptoms include back muscle...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Everyone who is acutely infected with HIV has somewhat different symptoms. Some have very little or no symptoms at all.... Read more »

Should I worry that my whole family may be infected?

I had unprotected sex about 5 years ago with a man of unknown HIV status. I am now married and have been with my current partner almost 5 years. We have a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 month old. I worry all the time that my oldest daughter could be...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

The only way to resolve your worries is to get tested. You are experiencing anxiety and obsessions each time your daughter has a normal childhood illness. If you want relief, get tested and get treatment for your OCD.... Read more »

Entire family with HIV

Hello Doctors,I contracted the virus 6 months ago, without knowing I also infected my wife and my two boys. They are twins 3 years old. I am so devastated, can you please give some advice?I don't know if they are two little for the treatment,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your children need to see a pediatric ID/HIV specialist to evaluate their HIV-related health status. Young children can indeed be treated and do very well with antiretroviral drugs if needed. Similarly both you and your wife need to undergo a full... Read more »

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Want to move on... Are me and my family infected?

Posted by Kate808, 1 Reply

I had unprotected sex in December with a status of a man who is unknown. I was also breastfeeding my son at the time. We both have symptoms but I've taken 15 tests so far out to 25 weeks and all have been negative... I'm scared we still have HIV...... Read more »

Islam, the, family, and HIV/AIDS

Posted by ihivf

Islam, the Family, and HIV/AIDS
by International HIV Fund
Written by Amina Wasi and Iftekhar Ahmed, International HIV Fund

The family in Islam

The family is considered to be the building block of society. In particular, the family plays a significant... Read more »

family members afraid

Posted by koko, 6 Replies

I need some suggestions here. My father has AIDS and my sister (whose only 4) may be HIV pos. They are both visiting from out of town and I've noticed a lot of ignorance when it comes to 2 of my family members and how it's spread. Please someone,... Read more »

A WHOLE FAMILY ONLY ONE LEFT

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I HAVE HAD ALMOST A WHOLE FAMILY IN MY FAMILY DIE TO AIDS. MY FIRST COUSIN WAS INFECTED BY HER HUSBAND THAT DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS INFECTED UNTIL THEIR SECOND CHILD WAS BORN.THE HUSBAND DIED RIGHT AWAY. I THINK HE WAS INFECTED BY SOMEONE HE SLEPT WITH... Read more »

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