What Are The Dangers Of Celsentri

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An Overview of Selzentry (Maraviroc, Celsentri)

mah-RAV-er-rock Brand Name: Selzentry Other Name(s): Celsentri, MVC, UK-427,857 Drug Class: Entry and Fusion Inhibitors Maraviroc, also known as Selzentry, is a type of medicine called an entry inhibitor. Entry inhibitors work by blocking HIV from entering human cells. Indications and Usage Maraviroc received accelerated approval on August 6, 2007, and traditional approval on November 25, 2008, by the FDA for the treatment...

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Dangerous eczema

Could some (partialy bleeding) abrasions from eczema be dangerous for geting vaginal fluid and contract hiv? Thanks for your answer!!...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Theoretically, yes. DW... Read more »

Is my nephew in danger?

Hello,My nephew recently went swimming at the waterslides with an aunt who has been a prostitute and drug addict in recent years. Is he at any risk of HEP B or C or HIV from being in the water with her or casual contact? I am concerned she may...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

No, these disease cannot be transmitted through casual contact.... Read more »

Flu vaccine dangerous during actute HIV infection?

Is it dangerous to be administered influenza (or other) vaccines if you were recently infected with HIV? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, it's not dangerous. Vaccinations may transiently cause a rise in viral replication, leading to a transient spike in viral load. However, the beneficial effects of appropriate vaccinations far outweigh any even theoretical risks... Read more »

are children in an apartment building in danger

we have a tenant with hepatitis C and Aids. we also have children in this building. Can they get infected if this person spits on the walls?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No this would not be a risk.... Read more »

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