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Fishing Communities in Some Developing Countries Highly Affected by HIV/AIDS, Report Says

Fishing communities in some developing countries have higher HIV prevalences, as well as AIDS-related illnesses and mortality rates, than other populations, primarily because of travel and a custom of trading sex for fish, according to a report... Read more »

Global Community Should Support Campaign Aimed at Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, Editorial Says

The international community should provide "effective action and resources" to a new campaign launched by UNICEF , UNAIDS and other groups aimed at garnering funding and support for children affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide, a Khaleej Times ... Read more »

Albany, N.Y., "Capitalize on Community" Project Targets HIV/AIDS Prevention in Black Community

Several representatives from Albany, N.Y.-area community groups on Tuesday announced the creation of Capitalize on Community, a new HIV/AIDS prevention project aimed at developing relationships between member groups and the city's black community,... Read more »

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negative side affects treatment against possible hiv aids

A relation of mine was mugged and bitten several times,as a preventation against possible hiv aids he was given the normal medication ATR.Now he has no energy,has large weight loss,has to lay down many times daily.What can we do to bolster his...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Symptoms due to HIV drugs vary depending on which regimen is used. Those symptoms generally reverse quickly once the meds are stopped (used for up to 4 weeks for prevention situations like you describe). There is no vitamin therapy proven to... Read more »

how does HIV/AIDS affect the sexual behavior of teens

I was wondering how the sexual behavior of teens has changed in recent years due to AIDS. Does it cause a paranoia type response?...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Not being a researcher, not having read anything on the topic you are asking about and not working with any teenagers I have no way to respond to your question. Sorry not to be more helpful.Michael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

what can people do to help you and others affected by HIV

Dr. Bob, I have been looking through this forum for a while now and am really touched by the work that you do. I really do and i speak from my heart. Instead of being upset at the world after your infection you are out there helping people cope with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thank you for your very kind comments. What's my secret to being so optimistic about life??? Gosh, I'm not sure I have one. I just feel our very temporary existence on this incredible planet, including our very lives, loves, sex... Read more »

HIV/AIDS (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2010)

Can two HIV negative men develop HIV/AIDS from having unprotected sex with each other?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,See below.Dr. BobHow to contract HIV (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009) (Obama Budget Would Kill Abstinence-Only Funding) May 15, 2009If a HIV - woman and a HIV - man have sexual intercourse while the woman is on her menstrual... Read more »

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Care Home for persons affected w/ HIV/AIDS

Posted by kel

Hi All~
I don't know if this will interest anyone but her goes. I just recently moved to Phoenix AZ w/ my best freind (who is gay) and we found out that there are no care homes/assisted living facilities for the gay community here or for those... Read more »

Care home for people affected with HIV/AIDS

Posted by kel

Saddened by the state of AIDS in our community

Posted by sportsfaninsf

As an HIV+ man, as an educator, and as a gay man, i often times wear different hats, have different goals, and different needs within a day. I joined the site to see what was going on with the brothers and sisters infected and affected with HIV.... Read more »

New HIV/AIDS Community Website

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Greetings,

We have started a new HIV/AIDS website. We currently have the ability
for users to add blogs, post information that is of use to the
community and hiv dating. We need your assistance in getting this site
off the ground. Please stop by and... Read more »

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