Who Is At Greatest Risk For HIV And AIDS

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South Africa: HIV/AIDS Risk "Greatest for Young Women"

New estimates of HIV incidence among the South African population underscore the fact that women under age 30 are at much greater risk of becoming infected than their male counterparts. One of the study's authors, Professor Thomas Rehle, a... Read more »

AIDS in Africa "Greatest Challenge" to Health; WHO to Announce Antiretroviral Drug Program by Dec. 1, Report Says

HIV/AIDS is the "greatest challenge facing us now," World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Jong-Wook Lee said yesterday at the opening of the WHO's regional committee for Africa meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, SAPA/Independent... Read more »

Vaccines Hold Greatest Hope of Halting Spread of HIV/AIDS; HIV-Negative Volunteers for Trials Needed, Opinion Piece Says

Although many HIV prevention "strategies are under investigation," the best "long-term hope to stop the global spread" of the virus is "finding a safe, effective vaccine" to prevent HIV transmission, Tom Kennedy, a member of the San Francisco HIV... Read more »

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Words Of Appreciation For The Greatest Warior Against HIV/AIDS - Please post

Hi Dr. Bob, i have written to you before but there was no answer but i understood it because of the enormous email you received for the forum. i just wanted to send you my deepest heart felt appreciation and thanks to you as a person and the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thank you for your very kind comments and for joining in the battle against the AIDS pandemic! If we would all explore the possible ways to combat HIV/AIDS, the day when AIDS is nothing but a bad memory would get here a lot sooner!Stay well.... Read more »

Dr. Bob, You are the greatest!

Dr. Bob,I recently donated to your site but I had a few more questions that I could not find the answers to by looking through the past post. What is the percent chance of getting hiv if you are a male having vaginal sex with a female how is hiv...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Be reasonable! We don't have statistical estimates for every single combination of variables (. . . "vaginal sex, HIV positive female, genital herpes, healing phase, barely noticeable scabs" etc.). The best I can offer is the... Read more »

The Greatest Of These IS Love Update

Hello again my friend,I wrote you back awhile ago about my friend and the struggles we face as living with his AIDs diagnosis and its impact on life and love. Well, I last saw him in June and things were well. His sick beloved pet we discussed...

Response from Judith Currier, M.D.

University of CA, LA School of Medicine

Dear JC--Thank you so much for your update. I admire your fidelity and love and your dedication to your friend even with the changes that have come into your relationship. I pray that God always bless your love. Invite your friend to consider that... Read more »

Latest and greatest HIV tests

hi Dr BobI thought you were cool until you hung it on Dr Phil ... all jokes aside -what is the latest and greatest on HIV testing - I had a test at 6 weeks the other day (negative) and the test stated that it was a new test (for Melbourne) ......

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Dont tell me that bald-headed bag of wind is popular in Australia!?! How can you trust a Rogaine failure guy like that?OK, on to your question. Its true: Advances in testing technology can increase sensitivity. For instance, years ago, an HIV... Read more »

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Calculator for risk of HIV related Aids or Death

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THE GREATEST THREAT TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Posted by deeva, 6 Replies

DENIAL,ITS A GAY WHITE MAN"S DISEASE,STIGMA ,HYPOCRTICAL BLACK LEADERS: JESSE JACKSON AND AL SHARPTON COME TO MIND! THE BLACK CHURCH:YOU"RE A SINNER THATS WHY YOU HAVE IT! APATHY OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY: NOT INVESTIGATING TO FIND OUT WHY HIV/ AIDS... Read more »

Jodi, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

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HIV & AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 10 Replies

I don't live with AIDS and I don't know anyone with it but I'm going to write this anyway. I donot feel sorry for the thousands of teens and adults who walk the streets with AIDS because they didn't use a condom. Now if you're stupid enough to get... Read more »

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