Signs And Symptoms Of Advanced Stages Of Aids

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gum bleeding and advanced stage of AIDS

Hi, I just met a wonderful guy last week and I sort of suspected he was HIV+, but during our first conversation he said he was living the hospital due to gastric problems. After that we had our first date and we deep kissed for one hour or so. Then,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.You ask "Am I overreacting?" The answer is yes, you are. Your HIV-acquisition risk is negligible."Undetectable" means your buddy is on effective combination antiretroviral therapy (HIV medications) that have driven his HIV... Read more »

end stage hiv symptoms

Is it possible to progress to late stage hiv symptom stage within a yr of infection. ie: thrush, parathesia, sinus infections......

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Let's be clear here. Neither thrush nor sinusitis are end-stage HIV/AIDS symptoms. They can occur in persons who don't have HIV, persons with recent or late-stage HIV.That said, a small proportion of... Read more »

at higher risk than most on here, will donate (ARS SYMPTOMS) (PRIMARY HIV INFECTION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS)

i am going crazy and wont have access to a test again for 4.5 weeks, trust me i am getting one as soon as i step foot off the plane in the usa. however, until then i am going absolutely crazy. the reason is that my neck has been pressured and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll be brief, as I've answered many similar questions before. (Check the archives!)Your HIV risk is extremely low (unprotected oral, vaginal fingering with healing non-bleeding cut). Protected sex is indeed protected, assuming the... Read more »

Final stages of AIDS

Could you tell me what symptoms to look for in the final stages of AIDS....

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

Wow, this is an impossible-to-answer question...as every person with advanced AIDS is different. Generally though severe weight loss, memory impairment and other symptoms are associated with the late stages.Alvan Fisher, M.D.... Read more »

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Early signs of HIV infection - article in Genre

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Genre magazine has an excellent article in the April 2006 issue on the early signs of HIV infection. Check it out. Read more »

4 stages to HIV disease

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AMFAR AIDS HANDBOOK (Chapter 4, Page 53 )

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Mouth & Oesophagus Candidiasis - Signs & Symptoms

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FREAKING OUT AGAIN! Please, people, does anybody know how to tell normal white tongue from candidiasis?????

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rotten teeth a sign of aids?

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i have several really rotten teeth. does anyone know if this is a sign of aids?

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