How Long Does The Cold Stay When You Have Hiv

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how long can I stay on antibiotics? (LACK OF CD4 RESPONSE DESPITE TREATMENT, 2011)

I know it's out of context of this forum, I'm sorry in advance! But I'm trying to learn more. I've been undetectable for 2 months, been on meds for 6 months, I feel fine but I have a crawling t-cell count, that is only at 115...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Prophylaxis against opportunistic infections is extremely important, and I would urge you to stay on it indefinitely if necessary. The potential benefits (preventing an opportunistic infection) far outweigh any potential risks.Regarding your slow... Read more »

how long can hiv stay dormant in the body?

my exboyfriend just informed me that he is hiv+ we were together for 1 1/2 yrs and never used... Read more »

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D. »

How long can HIV in vaginal fluid stay alive outside the body on your fingers?

I would to ask you if someone has touched small quantity of HIV+ vaginal fluid and after a while... Read more »

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A. »

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Taiwan Health Department Proposes Amending Deportation Policy to Allow HIV-Positive Foreigners to Stay Two Weeks

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for hiv- people with long lasting symptoms

Posted by Jambasher, 4 Replies

And for anyone interested. Its my first post. Great site, helping probably millions of people. Wonderful work!

This is maybe not the right place to do this but still:

There seem to be the rather frequent occasion of people suffering from long lasting... Read more »

Staying in faith and prayer-my brother is HIV+

Posted by BlessMyBrother, 2 Replies

So grateful to discover this resource and am hoping to find support and be supportive. My brother was diagnosed + in March and he told me in April. Since that day, my life has not been the same. I love my brother more than anything in the world. We... Read more »

Stay Strong Stay Strong -you may be negative.

Posted by magnum, 1 Reply

I have delayed getting tested for 10 years.

I am a black male. I had unprotected sex with a sex worker in Atlanta, and contracted gonorrhea in 1999.

One week later I got the worst sore throat I ever had.

Four years later, I got post nasal drip from... Read more »

Worried Sick.. Is Yeast Infectious for HIV? (Long)

Posted by kdman, 1 Reply

Hey all,

I've been reading these boards and Dr Bob's Q&A's over the past month and a bit... and it's helped as well as disheartened at the same time.

I've been a textbook "Worried Well" over the past several weeks. I hope to believe that severe... Read more »

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