How Do Lymphokines And Cytokines Impact HIV

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HIV Among Youth

Fast Facts Young people aged 13-29 accounted for 39% of all new HIV infections in 2009. With regard to youth, HIV disproportionately affects young gay and bisexual men and young African Americans. All young people should know how to protect themselves from HIV infection. Too many young people in the United States (US) are at risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for young gay, bisexual, and other men who have...

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impact of HIV AIDS in the workplace

What are the impacts of HIV AIDS in the workplace...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

That's a broad question. It obviously varies greatly by employer, however, regardless of what type of employer you have there are legal protections to prevent discrimination. Laws are helpful, but they don't always work in the real world,... Read more »

HIV impact on Sexual activity

How true is it that we you are HIV positive, sexual abstenancy prolongs your well being - life?...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

I have not seen any data on this at all. I think sex is an important part of good quality of life, unless it is associated with self destructive behaviors. nelson... Read more »

Social and economic impact of HIV?

Dear Mrs. FranzoiMy name is David and i am 15. I fortunately do not have HIV but I was hoping you could help me understand HIV a little more. This is in connection with a school project. I know I could google this topic for answers but I would like...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

David,This forum is not the best place to get the answer to your question. I suggest you proceed with your Google option.... Read more »

Does Hep C impact HIV seroconversion / window period?

I have a question about HIV and Hepatitis C coinfection. I am finding conflicting information on the internet regarding whether coinfection would delay HIV seroconversion. Several sites and articles are stating that it would, but they all cite a...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There is much confusion about this point.The CDC recommends that health care workers who are exposed to a HIV/HCV coinfected patients get HIV testing at baseline, six, and 12 weeks after exposure. However, if - and only if - the healthcare worker... Read more »

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Is there a Financial Impact to having HIV?

Posted by westernbear69, 1 Reply

Just wondering what the financial impact of having hiv is in The USA. I have noticed that a few of the posts from The USA talk a lot about the financial impact. Being from Canada, where the medical care is covered by the government at least we do... Read more »

MTV needs people impacted by HIV

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MTV Needs the Names of Young People for a Programme on HIV/AIDS
Please reply directly to stayingalive@mtvne.com
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Staying Alive, MTV's HIV/AIDS global awareness campaign is looking for
names of young people up to the age of 25 whose lives have been... Read more »

hiv/aids and impact on family

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My name is Susy. My Dad died from AIDS 9 yrs ago. i am currently in graduate school, (almost finished), with a degree in clinical psychology. I have a project due in oe of my classes about the impact of HIV on the family. i would be interested... Read more »

Sr BCI Officer - FHI/Impact Cambodia

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Sr BCI Officer - FHI/Impact Cambodia

Family Health International/IMPACT Cambodia is seeking a highly qualified
Behavior Change Communication Specialist with experience in BCC strategy
development and BCI program implementation to join its... Read more »

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