White Americans Living With Hiv

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV/AIDS Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

HIV/AIDS is a growing problem among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Even though the numbers of HIV and AIDS diagnoses for American Indians and Alaska Natives represent less than 1% of the total number of HIV/AIDS cases reported to CDC's HIV/AIDS Reporting System, when population size is taken into account, American Indians and Alaska Natives in 2005 ranked 3rd in rates of HIV/AIDS diagnosis, after blacks (including African Americans) and...

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American Living Abroad

Hi! First of all, thanks ofr such an informative website! I'm having a little trouble finding the appropriate forum for my question, as you will see. I will ask it here since it does have to do with my medication.I am an HIV+ American living...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.As far as I know, you won't have any issues. I have a number of patients (US citizens) who travel internationally with frequency-- I haven't heard of any problems at immigration or customs. Safe travels, BY... Read more »

Concerned about risk/living with roommate with significant hiv risk

Dear Dr. Bob, first i just want to say the work you do on here is amazing. you really do make a difference dr. bob!! I am a college student and one of my roommates is in a couple of risk categories fro hiv (african american, gay and occasionally...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First off, I must point out that being African American and being gay are not lifestyle choices! Neither race or sexual orientation is a choice!Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent. There is no indication that your roomie is... Read more »

Living with HIV

I know this isnt a fatigue and Anemia question but I didnt see a category that it would fit in. I recently tested positive februrary 07. My labs have been mar 07 cd4 323 Viral undetectable. July Cd4 675, Viral 176. Although I am an American citizen...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,If you are an American citizen and have been in the States most of your life, why are you afraid to stay here? Certainly if you want to return to Brazil to be with friends and family, I understand that, but don't let unwarranted fear... Read more »

How long can a person live with HIV/AIDS?

What is the longest time that someone has lived with the AIDS virus active in their body? does HIV always turn into AIDS? Is it possible for a person with AIDS or HIV to live a full long life? What is the average life span?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. At this time, we cannot say what is the longest amount of time a person can live with HIV. This is because there are some people who have been infected for many years (since the epidemic was first recognized in... Read more »

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1.1 Million American living with HIV/AIDS

Posted by Florida69, 2 Replies

WASHINGTON - A new estimate of how many Americans have the AIDS virus puts the number at about 1.1 million, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.

The CDC numbers, based on 2006 data, show the population living with HIV... Read more »

HIV Care US vs. India and Living in the Mid East

Posted by SMARS, 2 Replies

Hello...Three days ago I found out that my brother been diagnosed with HIV. My brother is a US Citizen living abroad in the Middle East. We are trying to decide where he should go for treatment, India or the US. At the moment, all he knows that he... Read more »

what is it like to live with an HIV+ partner?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

what is it like to live with an HIV+ partner? Like many of you, I
have a story that is both sad and beautiful. Last year while
vacationing in Africa I met the woman of my dreams. It was like
magic, we are from two very different cultures but that... Read more »

Making a documentary on HIV/AIDS in Af.Americans

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I am a nursing student and we are looking to make a documentary to present to other nursing students. Our goal is to find out what we can do to make a difference, how we can support the health of those living with HIV and AIDS and also promote... Read more »

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