Tracking The Aids Virus

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Tracking of virus in case of a trial for HIV-transmission

HiI live in a country, Norway, where transmission of HIV - willed or by accident - is a crime. I'm thus worried that I might end up i court if a condom should burst. That said, there has been few trials, but it's still worrisome. I thus...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello to you in Norway,Detailed genetic testing can sometimes determine the source of one's HIV. This requires testing of both the "patient" and the "source(s)".Be well,BY... Read more »

Tracking of CD4 and Viral Load

Hi Doc. I tested positive in December 2008. In the first count my CD4 was 820 and viral load 17000. I did another test in March 2009 and cd4 was 808 and viral load 4500. In June I tested again and cd was 468 and viral load 62000. I was not sick...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Absolute CD4 counts can bounce up and down for a variety of reasons unrelated to HIV. You need to look for long-term trends. The CD4 percent (CD4%) is less prone to these fluctuations and provides a more accurate, less volatile representation of... Read more »

Getting back on track

JBThis is not a question but a comment on your fourn. I wrote to you severial months ago and got your insigt and just want to say thanks. My viral load has come down and with B-12 and Test injections my energy is slowly coming back. One other...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloWhat great news! It sounds like you had a good discussion with your medical provider and were able to collaborate on a treatment plan that has helped you. It's good to hear that your energy level is slowly improvingevery little bit helps.... Read more »

Giving the virus a virus

Maybe I am 20 years late with this question, as it has probably already been tried, but here goes:Is is possible that we could isolate an enzyme, that would alter the DNA of the aids particles, to the extent that the alteration would either inhibit...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Researchers are working on substances that block the receptor sites for the virus on immune system cells, so you are right on track about that. I don't think the concept of "infecting" HIV with another virus is a viable approach.... Read more »

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HIV Tracking System

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Did anyone know this was going on? How is our privacy guaranteed?

HIV Tracking System May Be Scrapped

California uses codes instead of names to protect patient privacy, but even some former supporters say coding is too cumbersome.

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AIDS patient eradicted of HIV virus?

Posted by Mike89406, 4 Replies

Very interesting read while he went through some hardships doing this it sounds like the opening of a possible new door to treatment. The guy hasn't been on Meds for 600 days after a bone marrow transplant.
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VIRUS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Do people with HIV always feel run down, is HIV like other viruses that cause one to feel unhealthy? I would think that while one has a virus and no antibodies that they would feel really sick. does anyone know if this could extend after the ARS. ... Read more »

Has the virus...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

has the hiv virus ever been known to run it's full course in a matter of six months. meaning showing symptoms such as muscle mass loss,skin marking and even other symptoms that are not usually accompanied by the virus

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