Hiv Resistance Frequency

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

frequency of resistance

I get my first genotype testing in Dec, next appointment. Am a bit apprehensive, don't require meds yet but I know I eventually will. I understand that 90% of virus out there is supposed to be wild type with no resistance. But with so many HIV...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your post.You're right in that many HIVers have drug resistant virus and have the potential to transmit the resistant strain to their sexual or drug partners. If the patient's medications are working, then there's much... Read more »

Re: Frequency of testing? (PrEP)

Hi Dr. Bob,Thank you for your prompt response.Your answer has prompted several more questions... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Acquiring a drug resistant strain of HIV

I'm HIV negative and practice safer sex, but since HIV is a fact of life in the gay community... Read more »

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

ICAAC 2007: Key HIV Research on HIV/HAART Complications and HIV Drug Resistance

This is part three of a three-part article. For part one, First-Line Therapy, click here . For part two, Antiretrovirals in Development, click here . Listening and Viewing Options Full Interview and Slides Podcast of Interview ... Read more »

Probable Acquisition of Multi-Drug-Resistant HIV in Man With Subsequent Rapid HIV Disease Progression: Reality and Reaction

The case report of a man in New York City who apparently was recently infected with HIV resistant to 3 antiretroviral classes and subsequently suffered rapid progression to AIDS has evoked alarm throughout the community of HIV/AIDS clinicians,... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Testing Frequency Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Attending Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics: Implications for HIV Prevention and Surveillance

In the current study, researchers sought to describe trends in HIV testing occurrence and frequency among men who have sex with men (MSM) seeking treatment at four STD clinics and to define factors associated with HIV testing frequency and... Read more »

New Developments in HIV Drug Resistance and Options for Treatment-Experienced Patients

Introduction Epidemiology of HIV Resistance Predicting Treatment Response Based on Resistance Scores Refinement of the Genotypic Resistance Score for Tipranavir The Value of Discussing Resistance Test Results With HIV Resistance Experts ... Read more »

Connect With Others

navy testing frequency

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

how often does the navy test for hiv? if someone went through boot camp this past summer, when would they be tested again? if positive, are they discharged right away?
thx

Read more »

Resisting Resistance - A Story

Posted by Survivor, 1 Reply

Personal Perspective: Resisting Resistance

By Matt Sharp

Spring 2006

In a little over four months I will turn fifty. When I was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 I never dreamed I'd reach forty. I've survived a long battle with HIV, and it has not been... Read more »

Drug Resistant HIV

Posted by Anonymous

Hi

I just found out the strain of hiv i have is resistant to possibly a whole class of NRTIs and PIs..any experience with this for any of you? what could the options be for someone in my situation? I am still treatment naive.

Read more »

HIV resistent people

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

This is a follow up on someone else post. What if there are HIV resistaent people out there. Maybe those symptoms we had was a serosonverion but maybe our body had a little extra oomph and killed it off. You cant tell me the millions of people out... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>