What Does Arv For Hiv Stand For

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Sign On: Treatment Prevents Transmission -- Obama, Stand Up for Treatment Expansion Worldwide

Have you heard the biggest news in ages? Science shows that there is a 96% reduction in risk of HIV transmission if people have access to AIDS drugs. We've been saying for years that treatment -- as a key component of comprehensive care -- is... Read more »

Less Expensive ARV Combination Just as Effective for Women in Developing Countries as Costlier ARVs, Study Shows

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston shows that the less-expensive antiretroviral nevirapine, when used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), is as effective as a more expensive combination among... Read more »

Clinton Signs New $10 Million Agreement on HIV/AIDS With Angola, Says U.S. "Stands Ready" to Work With South Africa on HIV/AIDS

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signed a new agreement with Angola aimed at controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Associated Press reports. "The Obama administration will more than double funding for Angola to combat the disease, from... Read more »

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Should I start ARV treatment

1)Yesterday my doctor gave me my test results and my CD4 count is 211, my Viral Load is in the 17k+. He's not sure if I should start treatment because the blood tests he did (eg. blood plasma) show that I'm still "healthy" (in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1. I would strongly urge you to begin combination antiretroviral therapy without further delay. Are you under the care of an HIV specialist physician? If not you should consult one ASAP. Your immune system, as demonstrated by an absolute CD4... Read more »

Hiv neg child from a hiv + mom without using ARV'S

Hi doc. Is it possible that an hiv+ mom can give birth 2 a hiv neg child without takin any Arv's?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, it's possible; however, the odds are dramatically improved when appropriate antiretroviral drugs are taken.Dr. Bob... Read more »

standing in front of an hiv infected child with and scratching my skin

I was standing at a quite a distance from the bed of an hiv infected child and then suddenly i felt an itch at my elbow. So I scratched my elbow and a tiny amount of lood oozed out of it. Should I be concerned ?...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiNo need to be concerned. HIV is not airborne and you did not have a direct exchange of body from the child. You are fine.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Can I get hiv from one night stand anal sex with a gay?

Im Mr. Anxious. What are the chances I get hiv from one night stand anal sex with a gay? I am 21 and I had anal sex with a gay (i was the penetrator) but i didnt ejaculate inside. After that I got diagnosed with gonorrhea but I was treated, what are...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Unprotected anal sex is definitely risky for HIV and STDs, as you found out with the gonorrhea. HIV is transmitted during sex through the same way that gonorrhea is. It's going to be very important to get tested at 3... Read more »

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Hiv 1/2 reliability vs Hiv-2 stand alone test ?

Posted by SRCHFRANS34, 1 Reply

Does anyone know the % of accuracy for Hiv-2 antibody detection with current Elisa 1/2 antibody tests ? Some of the 4-5 year old posted answers in the archives say 70% accuracy for Hiv-2 , has that changed with today's 1/2 tests ? I'm Finding a... Read more »

What do these letters stand for on my report?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I got back my quest lab results and i had other tests done aside from the hiv test but on the invoice, i can read the names of all those test but then there is no test called hiv - i see a row of letters and the price was $319! i dont see the words... Read more »

Standing up for the rights for all worried wells

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just want to say that I used to be a worried well, and I used to come to this website and try to get some reassurence that i did not catch HIV, my hearts goes out to the one who do have HIV, but my heart also goes to the Worried Wells, the worry... Read more »

20yrs Old, and taking a stand....

Posted by PosJohnathan, 2 Replies

I am 20 years old, and i am trying to stand up to help save us all... and spread the word. Please check out my video blog i just started, more to come in the near future....

www.youtube.com/PositivelyJohnathan Read more »

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