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Practice of Having Multiple, Concurrent Partners Fueling Spread of HIV in Southern Africa, Washington Post Reports

An increasing number of studies have shown that the practice of men and women having multiple or concurrent sexual partners is the "most powerful force propelling" the spread of HIV in Southern Africa, the Washington Post reports. This new... Read more »

Low Condom Use, Multiple Sex Partners, Low Levels of Male Circumcision, Main Factors Fueling Spread of HIV in Southern Africa, Report Says

Low condom use, multiple concurrent sex partners and low levels of male circumcision are fueling the spread of HIV in southern Africa, according to a report released Monday by the Southern African Development Community , Reuters Health reports. The... Read more »

Future of Southern Africa Hinges on Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic, U.N. Special Envoy for Southern Africa Morris Says

The future of Southern African countries hinges on their governments' ability to prevent the spread and mitigate the effects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, James Morris, U.N. Secretary General's special envoy for humanitarian needs in Southern Africa,... Read more »

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Friend in Southern Africa

Hello,My question concerns a good friend of mine who has been living with hiv for about three years. Her CD4 count showed around 210 during her last doctors visit six months ago. I am living in southern africa and I am an American. I am very...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

It is hard to know why she told you to drop everything. Some people choose not to discuss their health issues with friends, it depends on many factors. Also, some persons living with HIV infection have some degree of denial or compartmentalization... Read more »

Southern Africa

Dumela (Hello!),In some parts here, 40% of adults are infected with HIV and C subtype is the main one. Many do not know they are infected and there is a question if tests designed for B subtype are as accurate for C and some other rare subtypes.I am...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

a. this pertains more to viral load tests than to antibody testing.b. this should not affect the test.c. labs should be running quality control tests to make sure the tests in their hands are working properly.d. Many commercial tests are available... Read more »

Confused in Africa

My husband (German) and I (American) are living in southern africa andrecently found out that he is HIV+. We are not insured and are workingprivately. We are thinking of trying to move back to the US but wonder atour chances of him getting a green...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

If you get a job that provides medical benefits, you would have to electdependent coverage. In addition, you need to review the terms of theplan carefully. Most plans have a preexisting condition clause whichexcludes treatment for a preexisting... Read more »

Medical Student in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Work Continues

Dear Dr. Bob,I am a medical student working on a PMTCT Project in Southern Africa for the summer. My project involves developmental assessments of the children in our project. It is a wonderful project to be a part of, and I am very happy to be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Canadian Who Cares.I absolutely agree with the infectious disease specialist you consulted: PEP is not medically necessary. I would not have prescribed it. Potent antiretrovirals used for PEP should not be used as a "psychological... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator for Southern Africa

Posted by Anonymous

Opportunity: VSO-RAISA Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator for Southern
Africa
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VSO-RAISA Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator, Southern Africa
UK 20,542 (GBP)

Based in Pretoria with significant regional travel
Responsible for co-ordinating the... Read more »

lonely in southern africa trying to live with HIV

Posted by africanbeauty, 4 Replies

hi
i hope that i can find someone i can chat with here. this is my 3rd year poz - it caused the breakup of my marriage. anyhow, i am a 38 year old african beauty living in africa -and i am lonely - would like to meet other african poz professionals... Read more »

Southern Africa Regional Coordinator

Posted by Anonymous

The International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) is looking
to appoint a Southern Africa Regional Coordinator based in Southern Africa

Closing date for applications: February 4, 2004

This will be the first post of its kind for ICW.... Read more »

Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force

Posted by Anonymous

Hello,

We are a non-profit organization that provides services for people with HIV/AIDS in the Southern New Hampshire area. You can find more information about us at www.aidstaskforcenh.org

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