Is Trauma To The Fetus A Cause For Hiv

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he's on sustiva can it harm a fetus?

My husband and i both are hiv+ i am taking crixivan, zerit & epivir. He's on sustiva and combovir. i've heard that there are some negative side effects found in baby monkeys with sustiva. my question should my husband stop taking it?is...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Sustiva has been associated with birth defects in monkeys receiving the drug during gestation; there is no evidence that a male taking this or any other antiretroviral therapy could harm a partners fetus.JLS.... Read more »

What is the mode of maternal transmission to her fetus?

What is the mode of maternal transmission of HIV to her infant? Does HIV cross the placental barrier or does transmission occur during the trauma of the birth process? If it occurs from birth trauma, would C-section be of benefit in reducing...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.An infected mother can transmit the virus to her baby one of three ways. First is during pregnancy itself, since the virus can pass through theplacenta, and go directly into the fetus. Second, transmission could... Read more »

HHV-8 (Kaposi's sarcoma virus) and Pregnancy; What risk is there to a fetus?

I have a question related to HHV-8 and transmitting this virus during pregnancy to the fetus.Years ago, I engaged in 2 separate instances of deep kissing with a bisexual male, who about 2 years later developed fairly serious symptoms of HIV...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

You raise a very important question. You are concerned that you may have been exposed to HHV-8, and you question what risk this poses to your fetus. The first point I want to stress is that HHV-8 is a relatively common virus. It is true that it is... Read more »

Long-term Side Effects? "Toxic Trauma?"

Dr., I have been off all HIV meds for about two months due to too many side effects. I am now experiencing problems with my abdomen, and more body pain and serious fatigue. Is this something that could be permanent? I have been on and off drugs for...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

And I will wish for another 18 years along with you!!!!You bring uo an interesting point - Are the side effects of medication ever permanent?The answer is...usually not. The most common problems of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue,... Read more »

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Trauma at 15

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Trauma at 15

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when the trauma is over

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hi guys this is for all who have tested neg recently and the final window period is over(3,6 months etc)
what are the toughts that go through your head?
how do u get back to your life? without thinking about hiv
and other horrid things.
how do u actully... Read more »

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