Q: why pornstars dont get hiv aids?

Occupational hazard: Not true: although these sex workers/actors are regularly tested, condoms are not always used and anal penetration seems to be on the "rise". These acgors are vetted medically, however, it is untrue that they never contact HIV or become infected.

Q: is hiv/aids a long-term disease?

Yes: HIV/AIDS is a long-term disease. However, people these days can live essentially a normal life if caught early and treated with anti-HIV medications.

Q: how do i know if i have hiv/aids?

Get tested: Hiv tests are readily available and will be the only way to know either way. Depending on the result, you may need to see your doctor for appropriate care.

Q: what are the symptoms of hiv\aids?

HIV/AIDS: These can be nearly anything since they are a result of the immune deficiency creating secondary infections and malignancies.

Q: what is the definition of hiv/aids?

See below: Hiv means infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. Aids means acquired immunodificiency syndrome and means infection with the HIV virus and an opportunistic infection or a CD4 lymphocyte count of less than 200 cells/mm3.

Q: when was hiv/aids first discovered?

1981: There's lots of information about HIV/AIDS out there - and it's always important to know one's status and one's risks. You may want to try the CDC website, or wikipedia has a good overview. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS#cite_note-18 Talk with a doctor for more specific information. Infectious Disease doctors are specialists with HIV/AIDS diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Q: what is hiv/aids a risk factor for?

HIV/AIDS is a risk factor for:: Cryptococcus, Low testosterone, Neuropathy, Nerve pain, Addison's disease, Adrenal insufficiency, Aspergillosis, Athlete's foot, Bacterial infection of the vagina, Berger's disease, Bone infection, Brain abscess, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, Campylobacter, Cervical cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Cholangitis, Cholera, Cold sore, Cryptococcosis, Dry eyes, Esophageal varices, Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, Fungal meningitis, Gastroenteritis, Genital herpes, Gingivitis, Glomerulonephritis, Granuloma annulare, Group B streptococcal infection, Guillain Barre syndrome, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Herpes zoster, Histoplasmosis, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, Jock itch, Kaposi's sarcoma, Kwashiorkor, Lactic acidosis, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Lymphoma, MALT lymphoma, Metabolic syndrome, Miller Fisher Syndrome, Molluscum Contagiosum, Mononeuritis multiplex, MRSA, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare, Myocarditis, Non Hodgkin's lymphoma, Pancreatitis, Pityriasis ve.

Question 1

why is statistics high on hiv/aids amongst black people? any insights?

Accepted Answer

Many theories: HIV infection is high in African Americans (AA) likely for many reasons. Some suggest that it is lack of knowledge about HIV/poor access to medical care and HIV testing. Others suggest that the stigma of having HIV and issues of homophobia within the AA community have kept people 'in the closet' or 'on the down low' and not willing to get tested or disclose to friends/family that they are HIV+.

Question 2

how does hiv aids spread?

Accepted Answer

Fresh blood / semen: Sex, especially anal intercourse, and needle sharing for drug abuse. The blood supply for transfusion is basically safe. Dark talk about AIDS being transmitted in other ways is disinformation.

Question 3

how do hiv & aids differ?

Accepted Answer

Infection severity: There are several differences between HIV and aids.  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes progressive destruction of the immune system.  As the immune system declines, a person can get one of 20+ opportunistic infections associated with acquired immund deficiency syndrome (aids).  A person can also have aids if their CD4 or t-cell count (marker of immune function) is <200.

Question 4

why pornstars dont get hiv aids?

Accepted Answer

Occupational hazard: Not true: although these sex workers/actors are regularly tested, condoms are not always used and anal penetration seems to be on the "rise". These acgors are vetted medically, however, it is untrue that they never contact HIV or become infected.

Question 5

is hiv/aids a long-term disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: HIV/AIDS is a long-term disease.  However, people these days can live essentially a normal life if caught early and treated with anti-HIV medications.

Question 6

how do i know if i have hiv/aids?

Accepted Answer

Get tested: Hiv tests are readily available and will be the only way to know either way.  Depending on the result, you may need to see your doctor for appropriate care.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of hiv\aids?

Accepted Answer

HIV/AIDS: These can be nearly anything since they are a result of the immune deficiency creating secondary infections and malignancies.

Question 8

what is the definition of hiv/aids?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hiv means infection with the human immunodeficiency virus.  Aids means acquired immunodificiency syndrome and means infection with the HIV virus and an opportunistic infection or a CD4 lymphocyte count of less than 200 cells/mm3.

Question 9

when was hiv/aids first discovered?

Accepted Answer

1981: There's lots of information about HIV/AIDS out there - and it's always important to know one's status and one's risks.  You may want to try the CDC website, or wikipedia has a good overview.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS#cite_note-18  
Talk with a doctor for more specific information. Infectious Disease doctors are specialists with HIV/AIDS diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Question 10

what is hiv/aids a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

HIV/AIDS is a risk factor for::   Cryptococcus, Low testosterone, Neuropathy, Nerve pain, Addison's disease, Adrenal insufficiency, Aspergillosis, Athlete's foot, Bacterial infection of the vagina, Berger's disease, Bone infection, Brain abscess, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, Campylobacter, Cervical cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Cholangitis, Cholera, Cold sore, Cryptococcosis, Dry eyes, Esophageal varices, Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, Fungal meningitis, Gastroenteritis, Genital herpes, Gingivitis, Glomerulonephritis, Granuloma annulare, Group B streptococcal infection, Guillain Barre syndrome, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Herpes zoster, Histoplasmosis, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, Jock itch, Kaposi's sarcoma, Kwashiorkor, Lactic acidosis, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Lymphoma, MALT lymphoma, Metabolic syndrome, Miller Fisher Syndrome, Molluscum Contagiosum, Mononeuritis multiplex, MRSA, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare, Myocarditis, Non Hodgkin's lymphoma, Pancreatitis, Pityriasis ve.

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