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Nicotine's effect on HIV ELISA test (SMOKING AND HIV TEST RESULTS, 2011)

Hello, Dr. Frascino -Does smoking (cigarettes) have any effect on HIV testing? Also, does it affect the generally accepted 'window period' for HIV seroconversion? Thank you for your help....
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello.As in the case with so many questions, the information/reassurance you desire was already waiting for you in the archives. See below.Dr. Bob<a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q200023.html">Smoking and its... Read more »

Mary Jane and Elisa's window

Hey Dr. Bob, How ya doon? 2 questions about the old reefer, and one other, if you dont mind... Read more »

Negative ELISA and antibodies to Hep B? a worried cardiologist writes again! Please repond!

I recently tested negative for HIV and Hep C antibodies. Didnt really have a significant risk for... Read more »
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AIDS InfoNet

Smoking and HIV

Why Is Smoking More Dangerous for People With HIV? What Are the Risks of Smoking? How Do I Quit Smoking? The Bottom Line For More Information Why Is Smoking More Dangerous for People With HIV? People with HIV disease are more likely to... Read more »
The Well Project

Smoking, Tobacco Use and HIV

Table of Contents Introduction Smoking, Tobacco Use, and HIV The Bad News: How Smoking and Tobacco Use Can Hurt Your Health The Good News: How Quitting Smoking and Tobacco Products Can Help Your Health Help With Quitting Taking Care of... Read more »
AIDS Project Los Angeles

Smoking: It Doesn't Make Living with HIV Any Easier

Recent research has examined whether cigarette smoking speeds progression to AIDS. Studies have shown that HIV-positive smokers are more likely to develop Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) and develop PCP more quickly than non-smokers. These... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Is Smoking Tobacco an Independent Risk Factor for HIV Infection and Progression to AIDS?

The authors undertook a systematic review of studies examining tobacco smoking as a risk factor for HIV seroconversion or progress to AIDS. They identified six studies in which HIV seroconversion was an outcome measure. In five of these, smoking... Read more »
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Fiabilidad del examen de elisa de 4ta generacin

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
BUenas con todos hace un mes escrib a este foro comentndoles mi situacin de alto riesgo (sexo anal sin proteccin). La persona con quien tuve sexo estaba infectada, yo no lo saba, lo penetr y eyacul y no me proteg. A las tres semanas me hice un... Read more »

Is there other test to supplement the ELISA?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
hi,

apart from the elisa test, what other tests can i take to supplement this elisa test?can i do a westernblot test even if my elisa test is non-reactive?what other tests do u recommend? Read more »

ELISA at 6 weeks?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I tested negative on an ELISA test at 6 weeks. How accurate do you think that is?

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ELISA TEST

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Recently had a ELISA test at a health testing center. Result negative.
Im concearned because the nurse could not tell me what generation test it was and in fact never heard of different generation tests. I assumed the center was professional
Cost $105... Read more »

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