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HIV risk and testing "low risk activities with hiv+ person"

I am writing because I am in a relationship with an HIV + male. We dated for 2 months before he told me about his condition and during that period of time we practiced low risk sexual activities (oral sex). I now tested with a third generation elisa...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There are many ways for "magnetic couples" to be happy, healthy, and sexually active together. However, all of this takes open and honest communication between partners.In terms of testing, a test at 6 weeks will... Read more »

Information on aids resistant people who test positive for HIV but never develop active AIDS.

I need information on HIV positive people who never develop active aids. Particularly important is the relevance of DNA in aids resistance....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Since AIDS has only been around for about15-20 years, we cannot say for sure that there are HIV positive people whowill never develop AIDS. The disease hasn't been around long enough to knowwhat will happen... Read more »

Can an active flare-upf Roseaca alter the HIV Labs

Should I postpone my labs becaise of an active flare-up of Roseaca. I am on Atripla. Last lab report t cells 829 Thank youand viral load less than 20. O am currently taking diocyclene 110mg twice daily along with Atripla which I have been on for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your labs are good. Frequency of checking labs for patients doing well on treatment is steadily decreasing (ie I often check HIV level twice a year and am moving to CD4 counts yearly once > 350-500) so rarely urgent to recheck so delaying during... Read more »

InActive HIV

I am unsure how to explain this but I will try to be as precise as possible. I am a sexually active lesbian. I have had an encounter with someone who has explained a rare case of HIV to me. I have done research but not finding an answers and I am in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Either your friend is confused (hopefully) or she is lying to get in your pants (hopefully not).If indeed she is HIV positive, she is indeed still capable of transmitting the virus to others. You mention "the antibodies have not multiplied... Read more »

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Contacting other HIV+ active duty soldiers

Posted by armypoz, 5 Replies

I am HIV+ and currently serving on active duty. Would like to contact other active duty soldiers of any branch that would be interested in starting support groups or other avenues of support to other active duty soldiers in their areas.

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Activism

Posted by Womyns_Voices

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My name is Smiley I have been living with HIV all my adulthood. I got HIV before it was HIV and most of all my friends then are gone. In a way it make me feel in peace because I know that they are resting but I am still here with many, many, many... Read more »

Activism

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Macrophage Activation Syndrome

Posted by Dgrace, 1 Reply

My brother found out he had HIV in July of 2010, his count was under 200, He did not know he had HIV and only recently had symptoms of the disease. He started anti-virals in August. Almost immediatly after starting the medicine he became very ill.... Read more »

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