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One-Fifth of S. African Military HIV-Positive; Defense Minister Says Statistics Cause "No Alarm"

More than one-fifth of South Africa's military is infected with HIV, but Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota said that the high prevalence should cause "no alarm," the AP/Los Angeles Times reports. Lekota estimated that HIV prevalence in the... Read more »

Uganda Procures Antiretroviral Treatment for 350,000 HIV-Positive People, Health Minister Says

Uganda's government has obtained antiretroviral drugs to provide 350,000 HIV-positive people with the therapy under its treatment program, Health Minister Stephen Mallinga announced recently, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. According to... Read more »

Zimbabwe to Introduce Drug Isoniazid to Prevent TB Cases Among HIV-Positive People, Health Minister Says

Zimbabwe's Health and Child Welfare Minister David Parirenyatwa on Monday announced that the government soon will introduce the antibiotic isoniazid in an effort to prevent HIV-positive people from developing tuberculosis, The Herald/AllAfrica.com ... Read more »

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HOORAH for the Australian Prime Minister!

Dr. Bob,I read that the Australian Prime Minister is seriously thinking of the possibility of being stricter on allowing hiv positive immigrants entering his country. Why doesn't America wake up and do the same? and no, he is not a born again...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Logical thinking??? Not only is it illogical, it's also unscientific and, in my opinion, immoral and shameful.I have to wonder why someone who holds your draconian views on HIV control and prevention is visiting this forum, which clearly... Read more »

acceptance of the church of hiv positive people

If the catholic church knew that a person was HIV postive would they still be an accepted part of the church? I know the Catholic faith discourages things such as sex before marriage and homosexuality. So if the person was to disclose this...

Response from Father Rodney J. DeMartini

National Catholic AIDS Network

Dear Sunflower---The Bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States have been very clear that people living with HIV/AIDS should never be discriminated against--inside or outside the Church. In 1987 they wrote in "Many Faces of... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

Support for HIV positive friend

I just found out yesterday that a good friend of mine at work has been diagnosed HIV positive. Stems from a rape two years ago. My friend is 49, female and jewish. She has already begun experiencing health problems related to the HIV; i.e. she...

Response from Steven Pieters

Metropolitan Community Church of LA

The fact that you're consulting The Body here shows you're starting to help and support your friend already! The Body can provide you with an enormous amount of current information about living with HIV/AIDS. Keeping up with the latest... Read more »

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Letter To Prime Minister Gordon Brown: HIV Reward

Posted by Alex1

The Michael Verney-Elliott Memorial Prize: 50,000 Reward for the Existence of 'HIV' Offered by Mr. Alexander Huw Verney-Elliott.

"An error can never become true however many times you repeat it. The truth can never be wrong, even if no one ever... Read more »

I am HIV positive, I tested positive a year ago.

Posted by DELRAELADAMSCH, 1 Reply

Hello I am HIV Positive and I have been taking the necessary medication and I tested positive a year ago. Read more »

It'z HIV positive so look 4 the positive side

Posted by lilmisskathy

HEY my name is kathy im 12 and im nt real sure that im ment 4 love sence im +... im black so half the kids at my school already think i got it because of my color.. im suppa athletic, i love runing track, playin basketball and singing.. im good at... Read more »

injection of hiv from hiv positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was at a party injecting drugs. I shared the needle with 2 other people. Later i found out that the guy i shared the needle with was hiv positive. I know i have to get tested. Is it 100% chance that i am infected since his hiv blood went... Read more »

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