Hiv Structure

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Scientists Uncover 3-D Structure of HIV, Study Says

Scientists have uncovered the 3-D structure of HIV, according to a study published in the Jan. 10 edition of the journal Structure , BBC News reports. Because strains of HIV vary in size and shape, scientists have found it difficult to... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Structural Inequalities, and the Politics of International Health

In spite of recent advances in treatment and care available in most developed countries, the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to spread throughout the developing world. Structural inequalities continue to fuel the epidemic in all societies, and HIV... Read more »

NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday" Examines Impact of HIV/AIDS on Family Structures in Lesotho

HIV/AIDS in Lesotho has "stretched the extended family beyond the breaking point," where an estimated 180,000 children have lost parents to AIDS-related illnesses, NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday " reports in the first of a series of segments on... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Why has personal behavior structure not been discussed as to HIV infection?

Although I have 2 major medical conditions I activley participate in behavior to maximize the quality of my life and that it has involved behavioral change.What good does it do to continue the same behavioral structure which causes HIV infection...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I agree that responsible sexual behavior is extremely important. Your point is well taken.... Read more »

How can I bring back my good structure?

I am a 38 year old and I have been on HIV drugs (Nevirapine, Stavudine & Lamuvidine)for 12months now but, two months ago I developed some side effects (abnormal growth of breasts, chest and face but slimmed extremely on the buttocks). My once...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Switching to abacavir from stavudine should stabilize the fat loss and you may very slowly start to see an increase in fat (that varies alot from person to person). Fat recovery is generally very slow (Can be picked up by fancy X-ray tests early)... Read more »

Viral structure

What is the structure of the HIV virus and how does it work within the body?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The question is too complex to completely answer on this forum. A brief answer to your question is that it is a RNA retrovirus which contains the enzymes necessary to reproduce in human cells and has a glycoprotein outer covering. The virus enters... Read more »

Protease Structure

A news report today said that a new computer program has enabled gamers to help figure out the structure of protease and that this breakthrough will lead to new drugs being developed. There are already lots of protease inhibitors on the market so I...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi and thanks for posting.The HIV protease inhibitors were designed with the knowledge of the atomic structure of the HIV protease. What's new is the idea of using gaming technology to get communities of people involved in design of... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Ok I had fellatio performed by a stripper with a condom on. Afterwards I noticed at the base of my penis that it was a little irritated and red around a bump, i guess turned out to be HPV. It was not covered by the condom.
It was 6 weeks later that... Read more »

Hiv Anxiety or Hiv

Posted by jsw1, 1 Reply

My story is I had (one time) unprotected vaginal sex with a married women 5 years ago, whom I've known all my life. Least to say I feel horrible about the whole incident. I also was diagnosed with anxiety disorder in 2000. The only symptoms I've... Read more »

HIV and Pulmonary Hypertension

Posted by Anonymous

Is there anyone that has Pulmonary Hpertension,and is being treated for it, and also HIV? I am just curious to see if I am alone or does this afflict anyone else!

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Braces & HIV

Posted by Edugar67

Hello there!
Thank you for taking time to answer my post. I'll try to be brief at explaining my situation:
The Before:
1) I recently had braces put on my teeth.
2) I attempted to have some sex with a male friend.
3) I gave him oral sex for a minute or... Read more »

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