What Are The Consequences Of Hiv Infection

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Late Diagnosis of HIV Infection in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: Consequences for AIDS Incidence

This study assesses the repercussions of late diagnosis of HIV infection on AIDS incidence in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy, comparing the trend of late testing versus remaining AIDS cases in Spain. The authors also analyze the... Read more »

CDC Report on New HIV Infections in U.S. Did Not Include Data From Puerto Rico; Omission Has Widespread Consequences, Advocates Say

A CDC report released last month about new annual HIV infections in the U.S. did not include data from Puerto Rico, an omission that Hispanic HIV/AIDS advocates say could have widespread consequences nationwide, the Orlando Sentinel reports. ... Read more »

HIV Testing Can Have Severe Consequences, Especially for Women: Robinson

While several high-profile speakers at the 16th International AIDS Conference have called for routine opt-out HIV testing in hard-hit countries, this could produce unintended negative consequences especially for women, said Mary Robinson, former... Read more »

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scared of testing (WHAT YOU DONT KNOW CAN KILL YOU, 2009) ( IS IT BETTER TO GET HIV TESTED OR NOT TO KNOW, 2010) (CONSEQUENCES OF LATE DIAGNOSIS, 2010)

Hey....I am thirty years old..have never done an hiv test.....found someone who is just remarkable....who insist that we have one done before we become intimate......he did his today it was negative.....but I'm scared to death in doing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,While I'll certainly admit getting HIV tested can be anxiety provoking, it's important to note that when it comes to HIV, what you don't know can kill you. See below, and yes, by all means, take the test before your Mr.... Read more »

Stupid Mistakes, Preventable Consequences

Dr. BobFirst off, I have been following you for years and have donated in 06,07, and 08. About time to do it again. You are awesome and I know a couple of friends who have literally stepped back from the edge of a bridge after reading your...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thanks for your kind comments and your donations to The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org). Both are warmly appreciated.Unprotected sex does place you at risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently STD screening and... Read more »

Consequences of not starting meds?

Hi posative for 16 years recent CD4 250 (14%)no VL undertaken for over 6 months!! Hospital say not enough blood taken. They have now taken blood for VL test but not back yet. Meanwhile Doc recommneds I start treatment and has given me some...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

If you are not ready to start now, then you should not start now (but begin preparing yourself). The risk of a short-term complication from HIV infection is low at 250 CD4 cells. If the count drops below 200, then the studies show a lower risk of... Read more »

consequences of snorting cocaine (HEPATITIS C and SNORTING COCAINE, 2010)

Hi,I snorted cocaine for the first time last weekend, using a shared dollar bill. My nose didn't bleed and I didn't notice any blood on the note. I definitely won't do it again, but I have become really anxious as a consequence of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You are not the first to have these fears. See below. I have nothing new to add.Dr. BobShared Cocaine Snorting Straw With Someone, and Worried (HEPATITIS C and SNORTING COCAINE, 2008)Oct 27, 2008About two weeks ago I shared a straw to snort... Read more »

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The consequences of stress and not knowing...

Posted by giaobsession, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, hope all is well. I just wanted to let everyone know after years of putting myself at risk and worrying about the possibilty of being positive, I finally tested last week. It was negative. I found out on the same day that I was calling... Read more »

HIV infection from dried blood?

Posted by panic05, 5 Replies

I got a question on HIV infection from dried blood. I know no one has been infected with HIV due to contact with toilet seat so far. But I am still worrying about its possibility.

Today, I went to a public washroom. After flushing the toilet, I... Read more »

I am 19 infected with HIV from the Philippines

Posted by dyingYOUNG

hello there, a friend of mine gave me this site and I think this would be a big help for me...

I am 19 male from the Philippines and I just knew last May 23, 2006 that I am infected with HIV, as of now, I am the youngest among young adults who is... Read more »

I am 19 infected with HIV from the Philippines

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