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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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may i ask a question doctor?

dear dr if a person had stiches removed from lip early today and kissed me good bye on cheek where i had pimples and person is hiv+can i get it that way ?Thank you for your time. ...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Unlikely.MH... Read more »

Doctors in Berlin claim to have found a "cure" for HIV (BERLIN PATIENT, 2010) (TIMOTHY BROWN, THE BERLIN PATIENT, 2010)

Hi Dr. Bob.I was on the internet and ran across this article:http://www.aidsmap.com/page/1577949/I was wondering what you think about its potential and whether you think it holds up scientifically. I'm currently in medical school and am amazed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We have been following the story of "The Berlin Patient" for a number of years. Due to a recent publication in the medical journal "Blood," the story has resurfaced with great fanfare. So it's time for an update on not... Read more »

Some questions to ask -TB and HIV

Dear doctor, i came down with tuberculosis in January 2003 and after many test, doctor told me that i have aids. My cd4 was down to 48 and vl was at 750,000 but because doctor start treating me of my TB with load of meds, doctor hold on to my aids...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your question.From the use of the trade name "Stocrin", I can tell that you're not in the North America.It is reassuring to know that you're not having too many side effects of medications.The cause of your chest... Read more »

my doctor asked me to stop my HIV medication.

iam HIV positive i have been taking medication for 3years. but now my doctor say i should stop for 2 weeks because he want to change the medicine. will this make my disease worse since you are suppose to have the same levels of medicine in your...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

In most cases when switching/changing HIV meds would directly go from one regimen to another without a complete interruption of treatment (that can lead to development of drug resistance is some cases). There may be unique circumstances which in... Read more »

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Asking Questions of Doctor

Posted by hivhelp, 3 Replies

Asking Doctor Questions

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A month ago my 19 year-old brother-in-law (Bryan) told us (my husband and I) that he is HIV positive and has been for a year. He had stopped going to... Read more »

I asked the doctor ---

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I wrote to this board yesterday. I took my first HIV test and will call the dr later next week for the results like he told me to do.

I asked him, what if I don't call and under what circumstances would he call me?

He said it is always up to the... Read more »

lymph question(never asked)

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

can poking lymph nodes actually enlarge them? I know it can make them sore but can it actually enlarge them? i have it it can enlarge them and i have also heard the opposite. any answers? thanks Read more »

can i please ask you guys a question

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I had sex with this guy the other night. He entered me for a few seconds and then we proceeded to have sex with a condom. When he came, he pulled out, the condom was still on. Do you think I should worry? Read more »

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