Is It Possible That Hiv Doesn't Show Up For 6 Months

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Symptoms at 2 months - HIV possible?

Hey Dr. Bob,First, let me say your story is a true inspiration to the many readers and contributors of this forum. It is proof that life does not end with the unfortunate contraction of HIV. Second, I was quite impressed with the fact you are a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I absolutely agree your anxiety is indeed getting the best of you.1.Common? No. ARS symptoms generally manifest themselves at two to three weeks following primary infection with HIV. Possible? Hell, almost anything is possible. We even elected an... Read more »

possible infection after eight months

dr bob ,please help!Im testing negative after eight months but have extreme red eyes in morning... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Is it possible my husband hiv V+ and wife hiv V-?

Hi Doc, I'm confused. On Wednesday my husband & I we went for hiv test and the results... Read more »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Australia: Post-Sex Washing Doesn’t Lower HIV Risk, Study Says

Researchers who had hoped post-sex washing of the penis might confer circumcision-like protection against HIV infection were disappointed by a study presented today at the 4th International AIDS Society Conference in Sydney. The trial, involving... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Doesn't Increase Swine Flu (H1N1) Death Risk, Study Suggests

Having HIV doesn't make you any more likely to die from H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu), according to a new French study . 1 Many HIV-positive people had feared that HIV might be among the "underlying conditions" that have been named as... Read more »

Bone Disease and HIV/AIDS: More Common Than You Think -- This Month in HIV

Table of Contents Introduction Figuring Out Bone Disease Prevalence in the HIV-Positive Population Defining Low Bone Mineral Density Causes of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis in HIV-Positive People Screening for Bone Disease Debate: DXA... Read more »

This Month in HIV: Summary of "Top 10 HIV Stories of the Past Year"

The Story: HIV is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in medicine, but even so, the clip at which new HIV medications have been approved lately is stunning. And we're not just talking about new meds in existing drug classes; we're also talking... Read more »

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OCD or possible HIV risk?

Posted by 613, 4 Replies

About 6-8 months ago my room mate had sex with his girlfriend in the shower. After they finished I used the shower, but not immediately after they were done. I washed and all, but now I worry that he may have cum all over my wash rag as a joke and I... Read more »

10 months post possible exposure-please help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Pains in inner thighs, acheing armpits (but no swelling) feeling weak, diarreah. Incident was non protected vaginal insertive. Is it my mind? Read more »

Is it possible to take longer than 6 months?

Posted by value24, 1 Reply

I had a condom protected one night stand with a woman of unkown status, paid for, and was tested by ELISA 1/2 at 5 months and 6 months post exposure. Can it ever take longer? is 6 months absolutely conclusive no matter what? Regardless of what... Read more »

10 MONTHS AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Small warts appearing on back of my hands/fingers. Sore gums with a white 'cracked' appearance, waking up with numb fingers, having a runny nose for an hour in the morning which then clears up???
Going to get tested but what are the chances? Please... Read more »

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