How Fast Does A Hiv Take Its Toll

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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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Depression Taking A Toll

I have a question about depression and meds. I went off my anti-depressants (Celexa 10mg/day and Wellbutrin SR 300 mg/day) in July. Aug rolled around, a lot happened at work, at home, in my personal life and I became really depressed. Went back on...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

If you're still taking Celexa 10 mg, that's a very low dose. Usual adult doses are in the range of 20-40 mg/day. Increasing the dose is very likely to help you with your depression. I realize that the sexual side effects are difficult to... Read more »

Lighting fast question, lighting fast donation :)

I was walking with a friend, and we ran into this homeless man that is known to have HIV. He bugged us for money, but we had none. What if he poked me with a syringe with his blood in it.. would I have felt it? Am I being super duper irrational? He...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Are you being super duper irrational? Yep! Absolutely ultra-whacko! Dude, the guy is HIV positive and homeless. Don't you think he has bigger problems to worry about than trying to infect passersby with a syringe full of HIV-tainted blood???... Read more »

Fasting and HIV

I want to go on a 7 day fast. I have HIV and have been positive for only about 2 months. My BMI is about 22%. I have been on fasts before, just not with HIV and don't know what the impact will be on my immune system. ...

Response from Eric Daar, M.D.

UCLA School of Medicine

I regret that I can not tell you precisely what the risks may be. Certainly there are some medications that are best absorbed or tolerated with food. You would need to discuss this with your provider. I generally encourage all of my patients to... Read more »

How fast can i start transmitting HIV

Can i transmit HIV to my partner after one day of possible infection...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question, It takes a few days for the virus to enter the cells, spread to the lymph nodes and then spill into the blood and genital secretions. So after 1 day no you would not be able to transmit virus to another person.Joe... Read more »

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Emotional Toll of Long-Term Survival

Posted by Anonymous

I would like people who have survived with HIV for a long time to give me some help. I'm stuck emotionally and spiritually. I've had HIV for 23 years and AIDS for 10, along with a stroke, cancer, and epilepsy. I'm physically doing quite well despite... Read more »

Emotional Toll of Long-Term Survival

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How fast are antibodies produced?

Posted by veryscared1, 2 Replies

I have had unprotected sex with someone who is now experiencing early HIV symptoms (vomitting, numbness/tingling, thrush, herpes outbreaks). He was tested at the 3-week mark and 6-week mark after our sexual encounter, and results were negative both... Read more »

fasting before testing?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi.. In March I had unprotected oral sex with a woman (I dont know her HIV status), and the next morning I discovered an open sore under my tounge... and about 6 weeks later I had swollen lymph glands, fever and pharingitis. I have tested for HIV (I... Read more »

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