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Frequently Asked Questions About HIV/AIDS

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? How is HIV transmitted? What are the symptoms of HIV? What are the symptoms for AIDS? How long after a possible exposure should I be tested for HIV? I have heard there are many different types of HIV tests. How do I know which one I should take? What is the difference between an Anonymous and Confidential Test? What do the test results mean? If I test Positive,...

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Question of all questions Aids (ORIGIN OF HIV/AIDS 2008)

I have a clinic where we work with people to help them stay healthy, addressing dietary issues, rehabilitation, etc... Our team consists of 10 alternative healthcare practitioners and have helped some hiv clients in the past. Often, I wonder if...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Did the AIDS pandemic result from "monkeying around" with monkeys? Nope!Did it arise from overuse of antibiotics? Nope! See below. I'd also recommend you check out the information on www.aidstruth.org.Be well.Dr. Bobaids (ORIGIN... Read more »

A few questions about the virus HIV rather than AIDS

I had a few questions about the HIV virus. Wikipedia was helpful I still need more information. At what temprature does HIV die? How long does it take? If there are no host cells in the body would HIV die? I think thats it. Thank you Doctor....

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I don't know at what temperature HIV becomes non-infectious, but it does not survive long outside the human body. That is why intimate sexual contact and/or exchange of body fluids are required to transmit the infection.Everybody has T cells,... Read more »

Really weird question regarding HIV / AIDS that's bothering me

Hi David, this might sound stupid but I'm asking a question that's been bothering me for a while...I have been recently diagnosed with HIV and awaiting blood results. Now if the blood results come back and my CD4 count is below 200 then I...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

No, you would no longer have AIDS, as that is a diagnosis that indicates severe impairment of the immune system. If you were to start HIV treatment with a low CD4 count and it increases to near normal levels, then you would no longer be at risk for... Read more »

varied questions on HIV/AIDS

Dear Rick, Thanks for the great job you are doing of informing and educating us about safe sex, HIV, AIDS and other STDs. I have a number of questions for which I have found no answers in your previous responses: 1) How many different ways are there...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your questions. I'll answer them one at a time.1) How many different ways are there to test for HIV? There are multiple types of tests for HIV. By far, the most widely used andaccurate are the antibody blood tests... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Your screen name really intrigues me. Is it actually possible to be diagnosed with AIDS and with the right treatment(I am just assuming) be back to HIV again? Did I read your name wrong? Also what defines AIDS, is it the cd4's, vl, whit blood... Read more »

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Posted by molly99, 1 Reply

Hey guys,
new to this site.
really appreciate the time you take to answer peoples questions.
I recently had a risk exposure to hiv and like many people have been very worried and searching the internet frantically and finding lots of conflicting... Read more »

Common questions/concerns about HIV/AIDS please read

Posted by kbuddy77, 1 Reply

Questions and Answers about HIV
1. What is HIV? What is AIDS?
2. Who can get HIV?
3. What are the ways in which HIV can be spread from one person to another?
4. Can I get HIV from oral sex?
5. How long does HIV live outside the body?
6. Can having another... Read more »

I have an "AIDS" vs HIV question??

Posted by SaniHalo, 1 Reply

with all the advancements ....how is it that some people are still getting "AIDS vs. maintaining HIV status... and how are people that "are" receiving adequate health care still managing to die 4m "AIDS RELATED COMPLICATIONS??" ... besides ...people... Read more »

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