What Is The Typical Time For Hiv To Be Detectable

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Lap - Typical question - Pls answer, I m asking for second time. I will donate without fail.

Hi Sir,First time in my lifetime i went to strip bar last week (i have stong values and beliefs). I was wearning Jeans Pant and inside night pant (after underwear). I took lap dance with 3 girls initially for 5 minutes each and did not feel anything...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You have "strong values and beliefs," but you had four lap dances at the local Badda Bing!?!? Hmm . . . OK, if you say so. You wouldn't happen to be a Mormon would you? Oh never mind; on to the problem at hand.Your HIV-acquisition... Read more »

Is HIV- antibodies the best test to detect HIV+? (ELITE CONTROLLERS, 2010) (ELITE SUPPRESSORS, 2010)

I have a friend of mind who hasn't taken any medications for HIV since 2006 and has maintained 0 viral load and a maximum CD4 after he was decleared cured by a herbalist. He was very sick before then but he's been fine all this while going...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your friend was "decleared" cured by an herbalist? Hmm. Another herbalist curing HIV/AIDS? And he's not on the cover of TIME magazine? What's up with that? Sorry Charlie, I don't believe it. The cure for HIV/AIDS has not... Read more »

early detection of hiv in mother & child

how early we detect mother to child hiv transmission & by which method?...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

If a baby becomes infected during the pregnancy, then they will test positive at birth by HIV DNA PCR or HIV RNA PCR.If infected around the time of labor and delivery, then they will typically test positive within 2 weeks by HIV DNA or RNA PCR. The... Read more »

Typical inquiry: When to start the meds?

First of all, a huge thanks for this service. I think all the readers appreciate your taking time to address our questions and worries. Your warm, helpful advice ameliorates much concern.My question is typical, though I couldn't find a previous...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

What you have experienced is fairly typical. Soon after infection, teh viral load skyrockets, in your case to over 2 million per cc of blood. The viral load then starts to fall and will reach a plateau over a period of 6 months or so. I suspect... Read more »

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Are these typical symptoms?

Posted by change21, 2 Replies

Hello All. This is my first post at theboy.com. I visit this site all the time but I finally have a concern I'd like to see if anybody else has had before. First off, I am a 21 year old healthy male. I was diagnosed as HIV at the end of May, 2012.... Read more »

Typical worry post

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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On Feb 5 (18 days ago), I performed mutual masturbation with another man, performed fellatio on him for 10 seconds, and had it performed on me for 10 seconds. I don't know if there was any precum on his part. I have never had an STD, I have no... Read more »

question about antibody detection for the experts

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

say you know exactly the date of your 'possible' exposure. ..3-4 days later you become sick...typical viral symptoms...soar throat...swollen nodes...achy...no energy...slight fever...now this last for 2 weeks! then you start feeling... Read more »

HIV tests that detect the genetic material of HIV

Posted by nomoreworry4me

HIV tests that detect the genetic material of HIV itself (rather than antibodies or antigens) are known as PCR tests. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and is a common way of testing for a variety of different organisms. The overall process... Read more »

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