Mrsa Symptoms In Hiv Patients

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MRSA as a symptom of HIV

Dr. BobFirst off, I'd like to say you are the coolest, most respectful, humorous and downright righteous doctor dude ever. Alright, enough of my Jeff Spicoli impression from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But honestly, what you are doing here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Midwest MRSA Guy,So you want DRDD (downright righteous doctor dude) to discuss MRSA and HIV? Sounds like alphabet soup, but OK, on to your questions:1.HIV risk from your "unplanned frottage" with "minor chaffing" would be... Read more »

VRE and MRSA and the HIV+ health proffesional what are my risks?

I am a nurse who has been + for 4 years, we have residents in the nursing home who have tested +... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

New HIV - MRSA

Dear Dr. Bob,I ran through this article at abcnews.com and would like your opinion about is (as I... Read more »

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

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Demystifying MRSA

By now you have probably heard of something called "MRSA infections" or "staph infections" from the news, or a friend. There have been outbreaks of skin infections caused by bacteria called MRSA in certain communities such as athletes, men who have... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Colonization in Groin Linked to MRSA Infection in Adults with HIV

Researchers report that HIV-infected adults are more likely to have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections if the patients have a history of MRSA colonization in the groin or they have had a prior MRSA infection acquired from... Read more »

Nationwide Survey Shows 80% of HIV-Positive Patients Report Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Chicago, Ill. -- Key findings of a national physician and patient survey conducted by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC) demonstrate a strong link between HIV infection and the mental health of patients diagnosed with... Read more »

DHEA May Reduce Depression Symptoms in HIV Patients

A new report suggests DHEA may alleviate the symptoms of minor depression in HIV-positive patients. DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is an unregulated steroid-like dietary supplement used by individuals for a variety of purposes, including to build... Read more »

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HIV and MRSA I need info.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My daughter is HIV positive. Last year she gave birth to a healthy little girl. I was there for the birth and went into the delivery room. She soon became sick with MRSA. It was a C-section birth and the staph infection developed. I went to be by... Read more »

Finger + Semen + HIV+Positive + Symptoms

Posted by Helpmeoutplz, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I engaged in what I believed to be safe sex.

Before this encounter I was tested negative. I'm a guy, and met another guy and we did some things. He fingered me a while, and was really rough back there(anus). He also dipped his... Read more »

HIV SYMPTOMS???

Posted by nomanalone, 1 Reply

I had 2 unprotected sexual encounters in January and February. I never experienced any ARS symptoms, but since the end of February, have been having headaches daily. Also I have had pain in my ears and neck. It feels as though my lymph nodes are... Read more »

Is easy bruising a symptom of acute hiv?

Posted by xrayvison, 3 Replies

I just seems like im noticing one thing after the next. I am freaked out. I tested negative a few days ago and my last encounter with someone of unknown hiv status was in march. please help Read more »

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