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Lipodystrophy, Body Changes and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Lipodystrophy? Body Shape Changes Metabolic Complications What Causes Lipodystrophy? Can Lipodystrophy Be Treated? Caring for Yourself What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes. It is used to describe a number ofchanges in body fat that are experienced by many people living with HIV (HIV+).Lipodystrophy can also include changes in fat and sugar levels in the blood ofHIV+...

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HIV-AIDS and body trembling

My husband has AIDS and I am HIV positive. He has had a CD4 count 3 times that has been below 200. His as of now is 185. He hasn't been on meds for about 2 years. The doctor is waiting on his viral load right now. He has had shaking legs and...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

It is really difficult to say what the symptoms are, and it would be important to understand if they originate in the peripheral nerves, the spine or higher up. There are tests to help with this and you should be discussing this with your doctor.... Read more »

can you get aids/HIV from semen that's been out of the body for some time

can you get aids from semen that has been out of the body, e.g a man's body then enters you either via oral or penetrative means. Someone put their semen in my yoghurt and I know they have STD's and was wondering if STD's/HIV can be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Someone spunked your yoghurt??? Why in hell would anyone do that? And, more important, how could you possibly tell, considering yoghurt is made from milk curdled with bacteria that has a custard-like consistency and tart flavor?As for an... Read more »

aids come from what part of the body

what part of the body does aids come from...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The HIV virus affects and can infect many parts of the body. The lymph glands and blood cells called t lymphocytes are most often infected... Read more »

HIV I and HIV IIThe Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

Isn't it true that HIV II is easier to get sexually than HIV I and it usually takes a few exposures to contract HIV I? That's why the claim is made that most HIV cases are spread through heterosexual contact? Because in other parts of the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Actually, the reverse is true. HIV-1 is considered more infectious thanHIV-2. HIV-2 is found almost exclusively in Western Africa, and is onlyrarely found outside of this part of the world. HIV-1 is found... Read more »

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HIV outside the body

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How long does HIV live outside the body?

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How does the HIV goes in the body during sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi..
I would like to know How the HIV goes in the body of male during sex?

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HIV ANTI-BODY TEST & THE WINDOW PERIOD TIME FRAME

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Good Day,
Here's what the nation's leading authority on HIV testing has to say about the HIV anti-body test and the time it takes to detect infection.
Oh, and let us not bastardize this information to sooth our worries.
The CDC (Center for Disease... Read more »

HIV will die within 20 mins out of body, right?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I heard that HIV in blood or semen cannot survive for more than 20 minutes if it exposes to air and remains on a surface, e.g. table, in a cup.

However, does the amount of the liquid influence the activeness of HIV?
i.e. Will it take more time (more... Read more »

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