Hiv Invasion

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pilot of Non-Invasive (Oral Fluid) Testing for HIV Within a Community Setting

In a community setting of men who have sex with men (MSM), the current study sought to determine the level of undiagnosed HIV infection and to identify any associated sexual risk factors. In sex-on-premises venues and gay bars within the inner... Read more »

Risk for Invasive Anal Cancer High Among HIV-Positive People

In a poster presentation at CROI 2009 in Montreal, Canada, there's more sobering news on a serious HPV-related condition in men who have sex with men (MSM) that can lead to anal cancer. Unlike other diseases that have declined in incidence since the... Read more »

Antiretroviral Exposure May Increase Liver Fibrosis Risk; Non-Invasive Tool Simplifies Fibrosis Assessment

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »

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Invasive Procedures

I am HIV + on Protease Inhibitors and have responded very well since diagnoised 2 years ago. My career field of 33 years at that time was in surgery, where I assisted with varying surgical procedures. However, due to the HIV status I was immediately...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I cannot answer this for you. I suggest you contact a legal aid organization re yout obligation with repsect to disclosure.... Read more »

invasion of privacy?

Another tenant in a rooming house told everyone my HIV status without my permission and caused panic..can I bring charges?...

Response from Christa Douaihy, Esq.

Member, City of NY Bar Association Committee on AIDS

Thank you for writing in with your question. Your neighbor's behavior is hostile, unethical and wrong. However I am afraid there is probably nothing "illegal" about what they are doing. As individuals, your neighbors are not legally... Read more »

disclosure for non-invasive healthcare worker

I work in health care in a non-invasive testing role (EEG). All of the monitors are surface electrodes place on the scalp with virtually no possibility of exposure to anything below skin level. Recently the hospital had a big push for mumps...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Great question. Tell the employee health nurse that you're discussing this question with your own doc, thank him/her for the information, and let it rest. Only you can protect your own privacy.... Read more »

re: RESPONSE TO SENSELESS and comment for PML questioner)

re: senselessThat list would include every human being except you, correct? Oh, my mistake. You have to count yourself in (correctly) as one of the "mindless, senseless and non invasive paranoid" because your question was answered. You...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1. Thanks for your support regarding "Mr. Senseless's" rant.2. As I mentioned, PML can be difficult to diagnose, but all competent HIV specialists should be well aware of this devastating opportunistic infection.3. I don't... Read more »

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hep and hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you are exposed to hiv and hep at the same time, will that extend the window period for testing. Or will you still get a conclusive test at the 12/13 week mark? Read more »

HIV and AIDS- NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

Posted by bradford, 1 Reply

HIV and AIDS- NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

In many countries throughout the world, people are going to naturopathic physicians when faced with a health issue.

It is naturopathic physicians, not medical doctors, who are specifically educated as physicians... Read more »

4th Generation HIV Test

Posted by Trophy

An arsenal of laboratory methods are available to screen blood, diagnose infection, and monitor disease progression in individuals infected by HIV. These tests can be classified into those that: (a) detect antibody, (b) identify antigen, (c) detect... Read more »

Divorced hiv positive dad

Posted by Anonymous, 9 Replies

Hello,

I am the ex wife of an hiv positive dad. He became positive after our divorce. I am having a hard time dealiing with his status. We have two very small children under 4 years old. I am afraid to leave them with him alone. He has been very... Read more »

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