Prevention Against HIV

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Can bananas prevent HIV?

I was reading an article about Bananas supposedly being able to prevent HIV infection better than the 2 most current HIV drugs. This article seems completely bogus, but I wanted to ask an expert opinion before completely disregarding it. I've...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,While I don't believe bananas work better than currently available antiretroviral drugs, the banana connection is not completely bogus. See archives link below.Dr. Bob<a... Read more »

How do I prevent HIV

How could I prevent HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

HIV is a sexually transmitted disease for the most part so to avoid it practice safe sex! It is also transmitted in blood so avoid sharing needles. Sounds easy doesn't it? DTD... Read more »

Prevent HIV in population

Hi, Dr. Horwath. Is it possible to contract HIV if both male and female are HIV negative, while they don't use any contraceptives at all?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No.... Read more »

Neg. male wants info on preventing HIV with pos partner

I am an HIV- man who is in a new relationship with a man who is HIV pos. We haven't had sex yet due to our concerns about HIV transmission. Because I am a "bottom", I'm looking for information on the best way to prevent...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Congratulations on your new relationship! Regarding the HIV transmission risk for "magnetic couples" (one poz, one neggie), please review the information in the archives. Yes, a nondetectable viral load does reduce, but not... Read more »

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OPHA - Outreach and Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Posted by OPHA

Outreach and Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Inc., (OPHA), is a non profit agency that serves Black, White, Hispanic, and any other race of gay men of all ages who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The agency serves the community through culturally and... Read more »

OPHA - Outreach and Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Posted by OPHA

Bush ignores HIV prevention methods that work

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

U.S. President George Bush ignores HIV prevention methods that work!
Who is informing the president on HIV and AIDS?

Failure of the American president to recognize the need to promote condoms has not only undermined over two decades of HIV prevention... Read more »

HIV Prevention Job Oppotunities In LA

Posted by Anonymous

Entry level HIV Prevention job opportunities in Los Angeles. Seeking energetic individuals for outreach workers and prevention case managers.

Please visit www.thewallasmemorias.org

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