Importance Of Taking Medication Concerning The Aids Virus

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When to Start Anti-HIV Medications

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Antiretroviral: A medication that prevents a retrovirus, such as HIV, from making copies of itself. Anti-HIV medicationsare also called antiretrovirals. Antiretroviral therapy (ART): The recommended treatmentfor HIV. ART involves taking a combination of three or more anti-HIV medications from at least two different drug classes every day to control the virus. CD4 count: The number of CD4 cells in a sample of...

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genital warts (HPV, 2011) (HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HIV/AIDS, 2011)

if a person have genital warts does it mean that he/she is going to have a positive syphilis test like VDRL or RPR?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No. Genital warts are caused by a virus, the human papilloma virus (HPV). Syphilis is caused by a bacteria, Treponema pallidum. You can read much more about HPV and syphilis in the archives of this forum. I'll repost below a sample of what... Read more »

Should there be high concern for my children living with AIDS?

My husbands brother has AIDS and lives with my family. We have two boys, 8 years and almost 2 years. He is taking all medications provided by the state. However, I have witnessed careless behavior, like sharing his sodas, etc. Where can I go to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Careless behavior? . . . . . . Is your brother-in-law having sex or sharing intravenous needles with your kids? That would of course be illegal, as well as careless. Sharing sodas, on the other hand, is neither illegal, reckless, or... Read more »

Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had... Read more »

after taking PEP fear of possible virus resistance

Dear Doc,I need ur opinion as HIV expert maybe u can help me.I am on holiday in Thailand for about 4 months.At the begining of mai i had risky exposure to a sex worker who was positive.I had Elisa test which was negative.I started...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1. I think you may have misinterpreted what you read. If you've had a significant HIV exposure and take PEP within the 72-hour window and complete the full 28-day course, there are two potential outcomes: (1) PEP works and aborts the HIV... Read more »

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OZONE PROVEN TO KILL AIDS VIRUS

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I PURCHASED A MEDICAL OZONE DEVICE.VERY HIGH QUALITY DEVICE.IF USED PROPERLY IT IS COMMONLY REPORTED TO KNOCK OUT AIDS.THE CONCEPT AND DEVICE IS DEFAMED BY FDA AND AMA BECAUSE OF SPECIAL INTERESTS AND IGNORANCE IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY.THE... Read more »

My `Resistant Virus`

Posted by Dreamer76, 7 Replies

Hello Everyone,

I was diagnosed in March (still feel quite new to this) and looking for some advice.
My initial blood tests were not just for CD4 cells and VL, but more indepth to get specific details about my virus!

The day after , my doctor told me... Read more »

So concerned about my mom.

Posted by JJ77, 2 Replies

Hello Everyone,

I came across this site while looking for advice/information/coping/etc.

I feel that I need to talk with others and maybe GET and GIVE help/advice/an ear.

My mother has HIV. I found out "finally" in 2008. The reason I say finally is... Read more »

Concerned son

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My mom just called me and told me she was accidently stuck with a needle that was used for a blood draw on an HIV patient with a high viral load? I should say that she is a nurse and works on the oncology floor at a very large teaching hospital.
Do... Read more »

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