When Does HIV Affect B12

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Vitamines b12 and antibody

dear doctorI had a sexual exposure to a sexual worker about 10 weeks ago. since then i had the following symptoms:After three weeks:flu like symptoms after 3 weeks of exposure (no fever) which lasted 9 days, I went to the doRapid tests at 3 weeks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1. Most HIV PCR RNA tests (quantitative) are not approved for HIV diagnosis due to the rate of false positives, other technical considerations and cost. False negatives are usually not a problem with this assay. Certainly an undetectable... Read more »

low hemoglobin but normal iron, B12 levels

Hi Dr. Bob,I am a 39 yr old woman with HIV (I guess technically AIDS). I am undetectable and have... Read more »

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Injectable B12

Thanks for your help on this site, I really appreciate it.Is Injectable B12 good or bad when you... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

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Several Vaccine Trials Affected by Halt of Merck's HIV Vaccine Trial

Several vaccine trials are being postponed or modified following the halt of Merck 's experimental HIV vaccine trial, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Stark, Philadelphia Inquirer , 11/16). Merck in September announced that it had ended the... Read more »

Virginia's Eastern Region Has One of State's Highest HIV Rates, Experts Say; Blacks Mostly Affected

In 2008, the Virginia Health Department 's Eastern Region had a rate of 19 new HIV infections reported for every 100,000 residents, which is nearly twice the rate in Northern Virginia and higher than the state rate of 12 infections for every 100,000... Read more »

Mental Health and Substance Use Affect Adherence

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B-12 Shots or Sub-lingual

Posted by riverprincess

I have been trying to get B12 shots from the health dept but it just hasn't worked out. I probably should of been more pro-active to get it. But now again was suggested to take the sub-lingual form. I didn't get it in the pill form but in the... Read more »

7/9, New York, NY: Spiritual HIV Support Dinner Forum for all affected by HIV and AIDS

Posted by bartleby

Spiritual HIV Support Dinner Forum for all affected by HIV and AIDS
Monday, July 9
6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Riverside Church NYC
90 Claremont Avenue, Room 10T
New York, NY

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm / Light Refreshments and Networking
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm / 90 Minute... Read more »