Vomiting During Seroconversion

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How long after seroconversion will viral loads and CD4 counts be the "baseline?"

Hi,I tested positive June 17th after being sick for a month. I had only felt better for two days when my labs were done. (062007)My CD4 count was 314; my viral load was >100000. (one-hundred thousand). I am going to see someone at a...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.If you tested "positive", then by definition, you weren't seroconverting. If there's any doubt, a repeat set of labs when you see the HIV clinic (a month after the first labs) would help sort out the issue.BY... Read more »

coinfection - delayed seroconversion?

Dear doctor,please help. i am writing to you to ask about the possibility of delayed... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

Delayed HIV seroconversion can take 7 years or more

Look at the article from http://www.hivsymptomsonline.com/seroconversion.html is information... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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Factors Associated With HIV Seroconversion in Gay Men in England at the Start of the 21st Century

In order to "detect and quantify current risk factors for HIV seroconversion among gay men seeking repeat tests at sexual health clinics," the authors conducted an unmatched case control study in London, Brighton, and Manchester. The authors... Read more »

Incidence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Seroconversion in Injecting Drug Users in Australia

The authors conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and to identify risks for seroconversion. Study participants were recruited through direct approach, street-based outreach, methadone... Read more »

The Impact of Sex Partners' HIV Status on HIV Seroconversion in a Prospective Cohort of Injection Drug Users

The identification of persons at highest risk for HIV infection is crucial for targeting prevention strategies, the authors noted. In this study, researchers evaluated the HIV status of injection drug users' (IDUs) sex partners and rates of... Read more »

Treatment in Seroconversion Maintains HIV-Specific Immune Responses Similar to Long-Term Slow Progressors

Recent studies by Hocqueloux et al suggest that long-term control of viraemia is possible after discontinuation of prolonged ART initiated at seroconversion. 1 This study compared a cohort of 15 long-term non-progressors (LTNPs) with spontaneously... Read more »

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Seroconversion or Sushi!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

On 11/19/05, I had protected vaginal intercourse and unprotected oral sex with a male of unknown status. There were no condom issues and he ejaculated on my chest. On 11/24 or 11/25 (approximately 5-6 days later) I purchased and ate sushi/sashimi... Read more »

30 month seroconversion??

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Since you're debating the window period, and "seroReversion", what do you think of this?

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/ViralLoad/Archive/Treatment/Q8096.qna

Apparently this person was sick and suspected HIV, so they took a number of antibody and... Read more »

Hep c delays seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I just found info that Hep c will delay seroconversion for Hiv test John Hopkis web site says that Hiv test will show positive 10-14 days after infection but Hep C can delay it to 6-8 weeks.does anyone know what are the symptoms of HEPc ?

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Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

This is a question for anyone who is living with HIV or who has recently been diagnosed as HIV positive:

Did any of you experience the numbness/tingling in the feet, legs, hands and arms during your seroconversion?

If so . . . for what period of time... Read more »

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