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Hiv Targets What Cells
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HIV-B that targets CD8 cellsThe Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex QuestionsMr. Sowadsky, I heard some information about something referred to as HIV-B which primarily targets CD8 as opposed to CD4 cells. Do you have any knowledge of this? and if so, is this detectable by the standard HIV-1 ELISA? Thank you for your...
Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.
Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program
Hi. Thank you for your question.There are only 2 HIV viruses, HIV-1 and HIV-2. There is no HIV-B virus. Both of the HIV viruses infect CD4 cells (also known as T4 cells or T-Helpercells). More information on HIV-2 can be found in the...
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Pontential new target for HIV MEDS with A3GHi Dr Keith, thank you for your time and work you put into helping people with hiv,What can you let... Read more »H1N1 "target" populationThe H1N1 "target" population right now includes Health Care workers (including EMTs,... Read more »
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Researchers Plan to Target Immune Cells Responsible for Eluding Antiretroviral TreatmentCertain human immune cells known as macrophages are composed of hybrid HIV strains that elude treatment and antiretroviral drugs, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Florida and other institutions, the Gainesville Sun ... Read more »
Virginia: Metropolitan Community Church Targets Meth Use and Rising HIV RatesTwo pastors of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), an international Los Angeles-based Christian denomination that welcomes and affirms gays and lesbians, recently joined other community leaders in northern Virginia for a World AIDS Day health... Read more »
Florida HIV/STI Awareness Initiative Targets Hispanic, Haitian YouthThe Farmworker Association of Florida next month will begin a survey targeting Hispanic and Haitian youth that is designed to identify the best ways to educate teenagers and their families about HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention,... Read more »
Ethiopia Targets Free HIV/AIDS Drugs for All by 2010An Ethiopian health official today announced the government has set a target of providing universal antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS patients by 2010. ARVs have been free in Ethiopia since 2005, but not all who need them can access them. The... Read more »
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New approach for targeted killing of HIV virus
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http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-23837.html
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COMPLETE SURVEY AND GET A FREE TARGET GIFT CARD! Help health care providers understand your needs. If you are a woman who is HIV positive living in the US, I would appreciate your assistance with my research project by completing my survey that should... Read more » COMPLETE SURVEY AND GET A FREE TARGET GIFT CARD
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COMPLETE SURVEY AND GET A FREE TARGET GIFT CARD! Help health care providers understand your needs. If you are a woman who is HIV positive living in the US, I would appreciate your assistance with my research project by completing my survey that should... Read more » COMPLETE SURVEY AND GET A FREE TARGET GIFT CARD!
Posted by sarora
COMPLETE SURVEY AND GET A FREE TARGET GIFT CARD! Help health care providers understand your needs. If you are a woman who is HIV positive living in the US, I would appreciate your assistance with my research project by completing my survey that should... Read more »
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