Sub-saharan Africa And Hiv Prevalence

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HIV, Malaria Interaction Increases Prevalence of Both Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Says

The interaction between HIV and malaria is increasing the prevalence of both diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a study published in the Dec. 8 issue of the journal Science , the Washington Post reports ( Washington Post , 12/8). Laith... Read more »

Study Shows Prevalence of Drug-Resistant HIV Strains in Uganda Rising, Among Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa

"The prevalence of drug-resistant HIV strains in Uganda has risen from 8.6 percent to 12 percent in the last five years, one of the highest rates in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent study ," PlusNews reports. "The PharmAccess African... Read more »

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Article Examines Relationship Between Malnutrition, HIV Progression in Sub-Saharan Africa

"Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by a disproportionately high prevalence of both HIV infection and food scarcity," write the authors of an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition article on the relationship between malnutrition and the progression... Read more »

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Medical Student in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Work Continues

Dear Dr. Bob,I am a medical student working on a PMTCT Project in Southern Africa for the summer. My project involves developmental assessments of the children in our project. It is a wonderful project to be a part of, and I am very happy to be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Canadian Who Cares.I absolutely agree with the infectious disease specialist you consulted: PEP is not medically necessary. I would not have prescribed it. Potent antiretrovirals used for PEP should not be used as a "psychological... Read more »

HIV in sub-Sahara Africa

I read in one of your answers that in sub-Saharan Africa, the rate of HIV transmission in males is equivalent to females as opposed to most parts of the world. What do you attribute this to? Anatomy, HIV-strain, or what?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Some studies have demonstrated that heterosexual transmission of HIV in regions of sub-Saharan Africa looks different than heterosexual transmission in the U.S. While the rates of transmission from female-male are not equivalent to male-female... Read more »

Sub-Saharan scare

Dear Dr. Bob,I recently traveled to a high-risk area, sub-saharan Africa, where I met a beautiful African princess and did something that has worried me for the past 2 months. This girl was definitely very aware of AIDS, and told me that she takes...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Bob,I like your name.Does Africa still have princesses? The one you met sounds very reliable indeed. Oral sex carries an extremely small risk of transmitting HIV. With each new published study, the risk seems to decrease further. That said, I... Read more »

Medical Student in Sub-Saharan Africa Follow-up

Dear Dr. Bob,A few days back, I wrote you regarding a project in Southern Africa and an emotional knee-jerk PEP use. Thank you for your previous response. I just wanted to let you know that I did not end up continuing the course of PEP for the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Thanks for your thanks. I'm pleased you followed my advice. I remain convinced it is the correct course of action.Be well.Dr. Bob<a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q216004.html">Medical Student in Sub-Saharan... Read more »

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HIV 2 Prevalence

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV 2 prevalence
Posted: Nov 17, 2001

DR.Holodniy,

Is there an actual number of individuals to infected with HIV2 in the United States ? I did a home access test and it does not test for this is this something that if your doing an HIV test you... Read more »

Look, People In Africa are Just like Denialists

Posted by BabyPeanut, 1 Reply

Dying of AIDS in Nigeria: A young man's life ends in loneliness and pain

By GLENN McKENZIE -- Associated Press

BILLIRI, Nigeria (AP) -- When David Daudu read the blood test showing he was infected with the AIDS virus, he ripped up the hospital's... Read more »

HIV pozz in South Africa

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Are there any other guys from SA that visit this site? Read more »

HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator for Southern Africa

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VSO-RAISA Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator, Southern Africa
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Based in Pretoria with significant regional travel
Responsible for co-ordinating the... Read more »

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