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cd8 higher without meds ?

Dr, I read that a highly elevated cd8 count and inverted ratio is a hallmark of hiv/aids and is present in 99% of the infected population, but also read that to be a good sign in that the cd8 cells are responding/fighting the infection. So the...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It is more likely that the CD8 count would be higher without HIV meds, but this is not necessarily always the case.... Read more »

+couple-infected by same virus..male has higher load..want to conceive

I contracted HIV from my partner who was unaware of his status. He has a higher vl than I do. Neither of us has started treatment yet. We want to conceive children while we are healthy. Should we:1. Both start treatment and have undetectable VL...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

Please consult a doctor before proceeding.1. Both start treatment and have undetectable VL before trying to conceive? Generally this is the recommended course of action.2. Have unprotected sex only during my fertile period right now?Not a good idea.... Read more »

Need information for HIV inmate.

I came across The Body website while searching for information to send my nephew who was just diagnosed with HIV 04/06. He is in Nevada State Prison and information is extremely limited. There is so much info but non pertains to someone in the...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear Auntie M,I'm sorry to hear about your nephew; I'm personally not familiar with the Nevada Department of Corrections system, so I'll have to speak only in general terms.The key issues with someone in his situation is related to... Read more »

Why is the prevalance of HIV increasing among the young and gay populations?

Hi Dr. Bob,I just saw this really troubling article on Yahoo News and thought you might have some feedback on it. In particular, it's really troubling that the rate of HIV infection among youth and gay men has increased so significantly over...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a highly complex issue and I could write a thesis on all the factors potentially contributing to these epidemiological trends. They would include such disparate issues as biology, sociology, politics, religion, perception, funding... Read more »

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Which cities have highest HIV populations?

Posted by livesinadream

I'm wondering which cities in the US and frankly worldwide have the highest population living with HIV. I'm wondering because I live in the midwest with a rather small population and I am considering moving somewhere were the prevlance is much... Read more »

Crystal Meth - Gay community in general, HIV

Posted by NickBaer, 1 Reply

I found some new informational resources on Crystal Meth - the Gay community in general, and specifically Crystal's releation to new HIV cases.

There's some very out-there educators and celebreties speaking out on the dangers of Crystal.

I found it... Read more »

higher risk overseas?

Posted by daguy402, 1 Reply

Hi,

I recently had an unprotected incounter in South America. About three days later I experienced a discharge as well as pain duting urination. My main concern is that after doing some research on the web it seems the odds of contracting HIV... Read more »

Used the Tounge Cleaner of person at higher risk

Posted by tnk, 1 Reply

Dear Friends I am form India.
Let me tell you my circumstances...

My Father-in-Law has been tested HIV positive few days back.

Me & my wife was their guest for 2 days.
During this visit we had used the tongue-cleaner made of stainless steel used by... Read more »

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