How Will Mono Affect An Hiv Positive Person

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Mono affect testing?

Hi doctor,I tested positive for mononucleosis one month after a possible high risk exposure to hiv. I took an elisa test at 3 months after the date of possible exposure though and it came back negative. My doctor tells me to get on with my life....

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It is possible, but not likely that EBV or CMV mono would effect the development of antibodies during a simultaneous exposure to HIV. There certainly is precedence for this type of concern. For instance we don't like to vaccinate people (to... Read more »

tested positive for mono now worried cant sleep

Dr Bob: I am a 45 year old married male and 7 weeks months ago i did something so foolish ..I had protected sex with a "part time escort" and then found out she was "still spotting" and found some blood on the condom when i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,First off, HIV is not easy to get from any kind of oral sex. There have been no recorded cases of getting HIV from rimming or getting rimmed. As for oral sex on her "virgina," it carries a low risk for HIV transmission. I can't... Read more »

Diag. 9-12-99 HIV+ plus positive for Mono

CD4 count 191. Bleeding and pounding of the gums.Waking up with blood on pillow and blood clots in mouth. Is this normal so early on. What medication do you recommend,...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

This sounds very much like you may have a case of Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis. Classic symptoms of this manifestation include "waking up with blood on your pillow and within your mouth as well as a deep jaw pain. This is normally a... Read more »

MONO SPOT Positive

Hi Dr thanx for reading this. If i tested positive to a mono test does this mean that HIV could be one of the viruses detected. Ive had neg hiv at 2 and 3 months but still have sore head and swallon glands. after 3 months.I am waiting for ebtein...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The monospot test is for infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein Barr virus (EBV), not HIV. The only 'connection' between HIV and EBV is that HIV can cause a mono-like illness, characterized by fever, aches, sore throat, rash, etc.... Read more »

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Mono vs. HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I am female and have given unprotected oral sex 4 times and have had unprotected vaginal sex repeatedly with the same person (who refuses to get tested b/c he says he doesn't have HIV although he has had a colorful past, how does he know). Anyway I... Read more »

injection of hiv from hiv positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was at a party injecting drugs. I shared the needle with 2 other people. Later i found out that the guy i shared the needle with was hiv positive. I know i have to get tested. Is it 100% chance that i am infected since his hiv blood went... Read more »

Care Home for persons affected w/ HIV/AIDS

Posted by kel

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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 »

food prepared by HIV positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I have a family member, with whom I do not live, that has recently tested HIV positive. My concern now is should I eat food that the infected person has helped prepare (canning of fresh vegetables)when I noticed that they have a sore on their... Read more »

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