Pork And Hiv

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Listeria and HIV

Food-borne illnesses are not new to people living in Canada. However, an outbreak of one particular germ -- Listeria -- linked to the consumption of tainted processed meat has recently occurred. Listeria is of particular concern because this bacterium can cause severe infection (listeriosis) in people with weakened immunity. At press time, no one with HIV has contracted this illness, though at least 54 people have developed listeriosis and 20...

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chimps and needles

Dr. Bob, does the origin of hiv mean that someone shared a needle with a chimp or did someone pork the chimp. Now that I think about it, did the chimp pork someone?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Most likely chimp blood got into humans who were hunting the poor critters and hacking off their heads to make "shrunken heads."As for chimps porking someone, well, have you ever noticed the striking resemblance between Dubya and... Read more »

kennel worker with HIV - risks of cat and dog exposure

Hi Dr. Thanks for the site Its been a great help so far.I tested poz. here 2 weeks ago. I dont know what my labs say yet thay will be in in about a week and a half. As far as I know iam pretty healty otherwise I'm getting great care, and...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis of HIV infection and wish you the best. There are some animal-related workplace hazards that are important for HIV-infected individuals to know about if their employment involves animal exposure. A... Read more »

Hiv and toxo

Hello dear Doctor!I was diagnosed with HIV in August last year. Unfortunately, I didn't start with HAART then.I got toxo in February this year and till now it is there. Its decreasing slowly thanks to medicines.I have had epileptical attacks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1.Yes, you have AIDS, because you are HIV positive and have an AIDS-defining opportunistic infection, toxoplasmosis. As for the difference between HIV and AIDS, see below.2.Fatigue in the setting of AIDS is extremely common. There are many... Read more »

McCAIN /PALIN MAVERICKS OR NIGHTMARES

Dr. Bob,I'm worried about what will happen to HIV/AIDS care under McCain and Palin, particularly the desperate need to create a national strategy for combatting the epidemic here at home in the USA! Are my fears warranted?Former Hillary...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Maverick-Schmaverick,Not only is a rational and urgently needed national HIV/AIDS policy at risk, but also so many other critical issues:1.the economy;2.the environment;3.education;4.universal health care;5.Roe v. Wade;6.a supreme court... Read more »

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estoy horrorizadoooo

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hola a todos...
zoi una persona (x yamarme de algun modo) muy rara y con muchos problemas. Ultimamente me he eganchado a escribir en los foros de SIDA y kiero sincerarme pork creo k me estoy pasando. Es k yo soy azi no lo puedo ebitar siempre me paso... Read more »

Preocupado por corte

Posted by central, 3 Replies

Hola a todos, hace 7 aos cuando era pequeo , me cortaron un grano en la peluqueria con una navaja de esas para cortar patillas ... en la cabeza.(y me hicieron un poco de sangre)
-Mi pregunta es si pudiera aberme contagiado se sida si hubiera sangre... Read more »

prueba de elisa

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

es importante ir en ayunas para hacer la prueba y porke , varia en algo ??? Read more »

un saludo a todos una pregunta para el dr urkie

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hola a todos especialmente a janis y la vihda que bueno verlas por aki agregenme a kagadino@hotmail.com, al dr urkie le agradezco su bondad y atencion para todos por lo que le molesto de nuevo con un apregunta tengo un analisis negativo MEIA los 7... Read more »

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