Internal Symptoms Of Hiv

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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HIV negative, can I have internal KS?

Just read that you can get KS from herpes 8 virus. Can it be manifested in women who are still HIV negative -- 14 weeks -- by symptoms beside the skin marks? I heard that it can attack the GI system. can it cause constipation or swelling of the body...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

KS is indeed caused by the human herpesvirus-8 (also known as Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus). It is unusual to get KS internally without have skin lesions, though this does happen on occasion. It is also unusual to get KS if you are HIV... Read more »

'll fix an international card to donate

Hello Doctor, first sorry for my English, it is possible 7 anti hiv testing of fourth generation (137dias, 205dias, 256dias, 286dias, 301dias, 320dias, 383dias) made in three different laboratories do not detect the infection? Should not produce...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your repeatedly negative fourth generation HIV-antibody/antigen tests out to 383 days are definitive, conclusive and WOO-HOO-able! HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No additional HIV testing is warranted. Your other tests (VDRL, hepatitis... Read more »

RE: Medical Intern with possible exposure

Dear Dr. Bob,Sorry to bother you again but I am writing this message and all my limbs are numb because of anxiety. It's been few days(almost 6 days) since I started feeling mild sore throat. This sore throat, i barely feel it during the day...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, New Intern.Your symptoms are not worrisome for or suggestive of HIV acute retroviral syndrome. Rather, they are most consistent with anxiety.Considering you have chosen to become a physician, I would suggest you get a handle on your HIV fears... Read more »

Symptoms and HIV

Hi Dr.Robert :My warm regards.I had one night casual encounter on May 18 08 with a male. I am 34 years old bi male and had anal intercourse with another men , Condom was used but torn halfway but i never realized till i pulled my penis out.A week...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I answered your question last week (see below). Did you really think I would change my opinion and assessment within one week?In addition to the recommendations I've already made, I would add that you should seek treatment for your... Read more »

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HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive.

I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more »

Prolonged sex with internal ejaculation -high risk

Posted by mathew, 1 Reply

Hello, I'm 23 year old male living and studying abroad (UK).
I have serious relationship and I am engaged.
It was almost perfect but I ended up cheating on her.
Sorry for long story in advance, but English is not my mother tongue so I'll try my... Read more »

International HIV Fund

Posted by ihivf

Hi,

I would like to introduce and raise awareness of the International HIV Fund. We work around the world to build networks of different HIV related organsations so that we can work together to prevent the spread of HIV.

For more information about us... Read more »

HIV Research Study of Internalized Homophobia

Posted by ISPSCALE, 3 Replies

You are invited to join a research project looking at internalized sexual prejudice (homophobia) and HIV. Questions include the following topics: depression, self-esteem, homophobia and sex/drug use. You can answer all questions between 30-60... Read more »

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