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Is there any test which look for HIV virus itself

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everybody I am wondering is there some kind of test which look for virus itself?
I am becoming paranoid about hiv i tested 8 months after my last sex and i am still woried becouse i started doubting everything medicine science even my own body.
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Looking for personal stories for HIV class THANKS!

Posted by collegestudent, 2 Replies

I'm currently taking a course on HIV and have also recently bought a great book by Carl Zimmer called "A Planet of Viruses." I have grown increasingly interested in the HIV and for my final project I would love to get some personal stories on coping... Read more »

Is there any way to get a test for virus itself

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Is there any way to get a test for HIV itself, rather than just the virus? I know it costs alot more but would there be any doctor's willing to perform this test, rather than wait the agonizing three months for a regular HIV antibody test result. Read more »

Looking for HIV positive/AIDS individuals to model

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a photography student located on Long Island, in NY. I'm doing an editorial project on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. I would like to compassionately photograph you in your natural environment, as well as possibly in the studio. I... Read more »

looking to talk about living with hiv

Posted by rick36, 5 Replies

i was just told io hiv poz on the 29th and looking to talk to other people that r poz
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Other virus coinfection (not hcv) looked in archive can't find the answer...need to woo hoo..

Dear Doc RobCould being coinfected with another virus (besides hcv, which thanks to the archive I know the answer) cause delayed seroconversion. I was diagnosed with mono(ebv), and I believe I got it from an exposure that I am worried about...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Charles,As far as we know, other viruses do not affect the body's ability to produce specific anti-HIV antibodies or affect the duration of the window period. Different viruses behave differently, because they are indeed quite different... Read more »

Modes of transfer for HIV Virus

Hi MarkWhat is the modes of transfer for HIV Virus and also life of the VIRUS....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I suggest you go to the TheBody website and look for the answers to these questions.... Read more »

HIV Virus & Antibodies

Hi ! What is the difference between HIV virus & HIV antibody ? Thank you....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the actual virus that can infect a person and impair an compromise the immune system, to the point that they are susceptible to opportunistic infections and cancers.When your body is invaded by a... Read more »

Heat resistance of HIV virus cells vs. RBCs

Has there been any research performed regarding the ability to destroy HIV cells using heat (while not impacting RBCs)? Do you think this is possible given the DNA/RNA structure of HIV virus cells versus the protein and lipid bilayer of the RBC? I...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am not a protein chemist. Heat will destroy the virus, and will also destroy RBCs. I don't know what the differential temperature, if any, might be. I am not aware of any research looking at this specific question.MH... Read more »

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