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Subgroups Of Hiv-2

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HIV subgroups

Is HIV subgroup B less virulent since it is more prevalent in the US? ...
Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine
Interesting question. Virulence is a difficult term to define, but is unlikely to be significantly clinically different between subtypes.... Read more »

HIV1, HIV2 and their relationship to sub-types and testing

I'm concerned about a potential exposure to HIV which occured in South East Asia. After... Read more »

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

Is HIV- antibodies the best test to detect HIV+? (ELITE CONTROLLERS, 2010) (ELITE SUPPRESSORS, 2010)

I have a friend of mind who hasn't taken any medications for HIV since 2006 and has maintained... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

High-Risk Subgroups for Teens at Risk for HIV

Teens who engage in unsafe sex exhibit different patterns of behavior, with some subgroups at a significantly higher risk of HIV infection than others, results from a new study show. To determine whether it is possible to characterize different... Read more »
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Performs Better Than Abacavir/Lamivudine in Subgroup of Antiretroviral-Naive, HIV-Infected Individuals

What For HIV-infected individuals starting antiretroviral therapy (ART), it has been unclear which of two commonly used drug combinations is safer and more effective: abacavir plus lamivudine or tenofovir plus emtricitabine. Now, the first... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Genital Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection in a Subgroup of Young Men in the UK

Few data are available about frequency of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among men in the United Kingdom in settings outside of genitourinary medicine clinics. The largest study, in conjunction with the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and... Read more »
Treatment Action Group

Behavior and Circumcision Status Do Not Explain Increased Risk of HIV Acquisition Associated With Ad5-Based Vaccine

In September 2007, the HIV vaccine field received an unexpected setback when it was announced that the phase IIb efficacy trial of a candidate developed by Merck was being stopped early due to lack of efficacy. The trial was conducted by the HIV... Read more »
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hiv online test

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does anyone know how to order an hiv 'o' subgroup test online. My symptoms sre persisting despite a -ve 6 months anonymous elisa. I just one to rule out hiv, and move on to other diagnosis. This test is indicated for me as i had exposure is an west... Read more »

HIV positive muslims

Posted by cubbman79, 1 Reply
Hi all!

Just wanted to share this information. There is a new website for HIV positive muslims, an ignored and heavily stigmatized subgroup.

The website is : www.hivpositivemuslims.com

It is a new website but growing as we type/read!
Though it is... Read more »

Where did HIV come from?

Posted by DUDE, 1 Reply
Sudy: HIV Began in 1930s Africa

By PAUL RECER, AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - AIDS evolved from a benign simian infection into a human-killer in
the early 1930s, long before it was recognized as a disease, but it stayed in remote Africa
until jet... Read more »

Does HIV postive really mean anything?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
HI forgive me i say soemthing that may sound stupid. I have read alot abt HIV AND AIDS, BUT recently reading Christine Maggiore i am wondering is she might be right. She challenges almost every known fact on HIV/aids 'That many experts now contend... Read more »
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