What Are The Main Symptoms For Aids?

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2nd Time (thrush main symptom)

Dear Dr. Bob,I had written once more, but did not receive a reply. As suggested, I have also searched the forum for answers to queries similar to mine but did not find a very close situation (some were similar though), and so my question to you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk is negligible. Stomatitis means inflammation of the mouth. It does not mean you have or had thrush. There are many causes of mouth inflammation.To address your specific concerns:1.Negligible. FDA-approved rapid tests are... Read more »

symptoms of aids

My friend and I were discussing symptoms of syphilis and aids. We looked up symptoms of syphilis and were looking for a similar web address where we could find a description of aids symptoms.Please advise.Thank you....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This website (www.thebody.com) has a section on its main menu called AIDS Basics -- I would look there. Most libraries and bookstores have good general information about AIDS available in books or pamphlets. The CDC website also is a good place to... Read more »

Sperme sur main - Aidez-moi Docteur

Bonjour Docteur,Il y a 2 semaines , aprs avoir touch le sexe d'un travesti (statut HIV inconnu), je me suis aperu qu 'il avait jacul quelques secondes auparavant et que j'avais des traces de son sperme (+/- 5cm2)sur la paume de ma...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Bonjour,Je pense qu'il n'y a aucune raison de t'en faire. Ce n'est pas une situation risque. La peau de la paume est paisse et la meilleure barrire naturelle contre le VIH. Relax, Max. Mme si son sperme avait t en feu ( je... Read more »

Symptoms of Stress and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Can stress cause thrush and/or other symptoms of HIV infection?Thanks....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question.Emotional stress (due to anxiety, depression, and many other causes), can itself cause many symptoms that are very similar to those of HIV/AIDS, and many other diseases. Some people who are suffering from severe... Read more »

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Anyone went directly to aids defining symptoms?

Posted by Brickwall, 2 Replies

Is there anyone that went directly from infection to aids defining symptoms?

I had a severe primary infection 3 weeks after risk, then it has stayed/got worse now 20 weeks..

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Anyone in Maine that I can talk to about my HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am really depressed about my HIV and would love to find a positive friend that I can talk to in Maine. Im in South Portland Read more »

aids symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am a 17 year old male and am very worryied and scared i havent went and got my self tested for aids because i am scared. I also cant think who i could have cuahgt this from if infact i do have it because i have had protected sex, i do know... Read more »

After AIDS symptoms?

Posted by TRmom, 2 Replies

This may seem silly coming from someone who has lived with HIV for 3 years, but here goes. My husband had a cd4=3 when diagnosed. no need to say how sick he was. I am also pos but my count was very good. He did very well on fortavase and... Read more »

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