Signs Of HIV/AIDS

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FIRST signs of hiv/aids?

I was wondering if neurological signs (coma) could be the first sign of hiv/aids with no other symptoms before that?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if coma could be a first sign of HIV. I'm almost afraid to ask how you ever came up with such a notion.No, silly person, coma is not the first thing to happen. First your arms, legs and tallywhacker fall off, then... Read more »

Skin signs of HIV/AIDS?

So I've always had skin issues. At a young age I was diagnosed with Psoriasis and Keratosis... Read more »

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H. »

signs that you have when hiv turn to aids

what sypmtoms do you have when hiv tkurn to aids my 17yr old son jjust diagnose with hiv and his... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Obama Urged to Sign HIV/AIDS Care Bill

Now that the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 has won overwhelming support in both chambers of Congress, the HIV Medicine Association has called on President Obama to sign it at once. "We call on the president to quickly sign this... Read more »

New Jersey: Bridgeton, Vineland Mayors Sign HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Proclamations

Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly and Vineland Mayor Robert Romano this week signed a proclamation declaring March 10 as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Bridgeton, Millville, and Vineland. The signing took place at the Alms Center in... Read more »

UNAIDS, UNESCO Sign Agreement on HIV/AIDS Prevention Education in Pakistan

UNAIDS and UNESCO on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding for HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in Pakistan over the next three years, Pakistan's News International reports. The World Bank will provide 45% of a $47 million grant to Pakistan... Read more »

California Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs, Vetoes HIV/AIDS-Related Bills

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) recently took action on various pieces of legislation, including two HIV/AIDS-related bills that he signed into law, the AP/ San Jose Mercury News reports. The first bill (AB 110 ), sponsored by Assembly... Read more »

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rotten teeth a sign of aids?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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

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oral sex with HIV+ woman and bad signs

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have symptoms. it sure that the first sign of HIV+. i found information here http://aids.about.com/cs/prevention/a/knowhiv.htm. yesterday, i have a blemish or purplish blotch in my mouth. it like confusion or bruise. now, blemish gradually... Read more »

Can neuropathy be a sign of HIV.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I recently tested negative for HIV at 15 weeks, but I am having neuropathy in feet and legs. If it's not being caused by HIV, then what could it be? Read more »

My doctor is refusing to treat my HIV until I sign

Posted by Garth, 2 Replies

Hello world,
As a newly diagnosed HIV gay man, living in Edmonton Alberta, ( diagnosed 1 year now) I am facing what I beleive to be discrimination and bullying by my doctor. My counts when first diagnosed were CD4 500 and viral load 16,000. Over... Read more »

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