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National HIV Testing Day

I heard that there is a day in June that is national HIV testing day. Do you know what day that is, and where you go for tests on that day?Thanks,Jim...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. National HIV Testing Day is June 27th of each year, and is sponsored by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA). The purpose of National HIV Testing Day is to increase awareness for HIV testing. If you... Read more »

AM I LETTING MY GUARD DOWN?? - KS

Hi Dr. Squires,I thank you in advance for any advice you can give, you have already helped me in the past. This is my question. Tested (+), 10/99. I monitor my numbers at least every 4 months and they are stable at CD4=23, VL 35K (PCR), CD4 count...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Dr. Squires has started a new job and is no longer answering questions. I know this was asked awhile ago and hopefully you have talked to your doctor. Swollen lymph nodes are quite common in HIV especially those in the neck. Lymph nodes can also be... Read more »

Do HIV carrirers test negative (HIV CARRIERS) (HIV BASICS)

DO HIV carriers test negative? (I did an HIV 1&2 test which came back negative. But someone told me that I could still be a carrier. The test was done six (6) months after my last possible exposure. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There is no such thing as an "HIV carrier." See below.Dr. Bobis there such thing as HIV- carriers?Mar 13, 2007 Hello Doc, I have tested negative for HIV out to six months and believe I am negative per the recommendations of this site... Read more »

HIV Risk associated with treating wounded local nationals

Dr. Bob, I have to admit Im a bit upset you didnt answer my previous question. Was it because of the Republican thing? I hope not. If you must know, Im leaning towards a vote for Obama. Anyways, I just redeployed from Afghanistan and was exposed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Regarding not responding to your previous question, no it was not "the Republican thing." If anything I find Republicans need much, much, much more HIV and general sex education than non-Republicans. There are many reasons why I may... Read more »

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HIV+ in the Guard

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I just found out I'm HIV+ and I'm in the National Guard on Title 32 orders. Do I have the same benefits as Title 10 military personnel? Please help. I need advise. Read more »

Free HIV testing

Posted by Anonymous

In observance of the seventh annual National HIV Testing Day, free screenings will be
provided today in metro Atlanta and across the country. Launched by the National
Association of People with AIDS in 1995, the testing... Read more »

HIV ANTI-BODY TEST & THE WINDOW PERIOD TIME FRAME

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Good Day,
Here's what the nation's leading authority on HIV testing has to say about the HIV anti-body test and the time it takes to detect infection.
Oh, and let us not bastardize this information to sooth our worries.
The CDC (Center for Disease... Read more »

Xango and hiv testing

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was wondering if consuming Xango, the natural juice that has been said to have a lot of good stuff in it, can it affect the results when testing for hiv antibodies? The producers of Xango state that it boosts the immune system.. Anyone knows... Read more »

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