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Second Opinion For HIV Test Results

I tested positive for HIV this past November. I got a new HIV doctor and had full labs... After reviewing my lap results my new HIV doctor did not put me on any HIV medication. Instead she wanted me to comeback in 3 months and have another full lap...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Your CD4 count is in the normal range and your viral load is quite low. I don't think you need to start treatment. At this point your immune system is doing a good job controlling the infection.... Read more »

HIV first test was positive and second was intermidiate

Hello:I am 30 yrs old guy going to college. Recently, I went to HIV testing center for testing.... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

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Ciao Dottore, sono Italiano e non parlo benissimo inglese.complimenti per il tuo servizio davvero... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FDA OKs Second HIV Donor Screening Test

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test, the Abbott Prism HIV O Plus assay, that detects HIV antibodies in donated blood and organs. The test is one of five that run on Abbott's fully automated Prism System. FDA said the test... Read more »

Clinton to Announce Deal That Cuts Prices for Second-Line Antiretroviral Drugs, HIV Test

Former President Clinton on Thursday is expected to announce an agreement reached by the Clinton Foundation that will allow the sale of antiretroviral drugs efavirenz and abacavir, as well as HIV tests, at a lower cost in developing countries, the ... Read more »

Clinton Announces Deal for Low-Cost Second-Line Antiretroviral Drugs, HIV Tests

Former President Clinton on Thursday announced an agreement reached by the Clinton Foundation that will allow the sale of antiretroviral drugs efavirenz and abacavir, as well as HIV tests, at a lower cost in developing countries (Wilson, "All... Read more »

Second Peace Corps Volunteer Reports Being Discharged After Testing HIV-Positive, Washington Post Reports

Washington Post columnist Stephen Barr on Friday examined the case of a second Peace Corps volunteer who said she was discharged from service after testing HIV-positive. Rebecca Coulborn, a former volunteer in Burkina Faso, said she was required... Read more »

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Will a second test help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was put at some possible risk about a year and a half ago. I got a test done a month ago (well over a year after possible infection) and it came back negative. I went out today and got a second test done today just to certain. My question is... Read more »

Second test....

Posted by Jenni, 2 Replies

My bf found out that he was + in June. We were tested together, mine came back -. Yesterday I went for my second test. The wait kills me... I'm nervous, scared, every possible emotion I could feel. Please just pray for another - result for me. Read more »

second test

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

about 6 week ago i did the most stupid thing you can possibly do. i got high on meth and met some stranger. we came back to my place where i go so high the worst happened. he said he wanted to insert his fingers to make me feel good and i was so... Read more »

Ugly Bruising After Second Blood Test

Posted by Sprite1, 2 Replies

OK... sorry for all the panicky posts but I'm still panicking.

Went to the Sexual Health (GUM) Clinic on the 21st August (after my potential exposure of 26th July) and had a blood test. Negative for HIV, but obviously too early, proving only that I... Read more »

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