What Is The Connection Between Hiv And Tb

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Looking to connect with other HIV+ Gay men in NYC

Posted by TheSkyIsTheLimit, 2 Replies

Hey, I recently moved back to NYC and I would like to connect with HIV+ men, ideally late to mid 30's to socialize and enjoy life. Open to whatever may come of it, but at the very least another social network for support. Who's out there. Read more »

connecting with hiv females

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

would like to connect with women who are hetersexual and hiv pos i am in the tampa bay fl area i am pos and i would like to build a friendship being hiv is very isolating and i can not find any hetersexual groups in my area i am a male 48 years old... Read more »

connecting with hiv females

Posted by Anonymous

In my ad connecting with hiv females I didnt put in email it is toolmanlenny@aol.com I am 49 and white live in st petersburg fl

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Connection to hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello, had unprotected sex almost 2 years ago tested negative on pcr hiv test but recently had white blood count 3.9 which is near the bottom end normal is 3.8-10.5. Could this be some kind reason for possible hiv infection even though tests are... Read more »

Want to connect? HIV+ heterosexual woman

Posted by Anonymous

Hi! I am a 28 year old female doctor with HIV. I got the
infection through a needle stick injury. I was diagnosed in 96 when I offered a blood transfusion to a friend's father. I have been through hell, mainly because my profession put me in constant... Read more »

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connection between HIV & TB.

Also, where would one most likely fing the combination and why? Is prison one of these places?Thanks Doc...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The question is not complete, please try again.... Read more »

Enlarged Optic Nerves connected with HIV+

Dear Doc,My 10 year old daughter is HIV+. Upon a recent eye exam for glasses, the eye dr. said her optic nerves were extremely enlarged. Since he had not seen her before he stated it could be physiological or an early sign of glaucoma. I did not...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Optic neuritis has been reported with ddi (the videx)and their are several infections (CMV, toxo) that can involve the retina/optic nerve region. An HIV experienced eye specialist should examine the eyes and be informed about your diagnosis and... Read more »

are the following symptoms: muscle pain, joint pain, throat pain, night sweats, lymph gland pain all together only connect to hiv?

are the following symptoms: muscle pain, joint pain, sore throat, night sweats, lymph gland pain, oral thrush all together only connect to hiv? There are no other diseases it could realte to really, right?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Those symptoms are all related to HIV, and many other viruses including flu, mono and others.MH... Read more »

mild facial molluscum. Any connection to HIV?

Dear Dr., I was diagnosed for a mild case of molluscum on one side of my face and neck (10-15 small, pimple like formations). i am a 26 yo, sexually active man. However, I always protect myself and keep my risk at the minimum. I understand that...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

You sort of answered your own question. Molluscum is from a viral infection and is a common problem in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients. It tends to be worse in HIV-positive patients just as your query states. If you were my own... Read more »

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