A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with aids.

20 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

HIV: Hiv can be transmitted through anal, penile-vaginal, and oral intercourse, but greatest risk is anal.

Answered 7/27/2020

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Making improvements in your diet can improve your health and how well you feel.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Ignore: Live, laugh, love, be safe, meditate, aroma and massage therapy,,,,funny movies.

Answered 5/20/2014

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Ignore: I have many patients living extremely productive and normal lives- because they take their medicine!

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: NEVER run out or miss your antiviral meds. Notify your doc if you do.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Follow your doctors treatment plan precisely to decrease the risk of resistance.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Ignore: Taking PCP prophylasix will prolong your life.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Know your status, protect the others, take your meds.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Take your meds religiously and you can live an almost normal life.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Most people on antiretrovirals don't die from AIDS, but other diseases like cardiovascular disease.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Remember: Remember that people with AIDS can have a normal lifespan if they take medications regularly.

Answered 2/22/2020

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People: People with AIDS can have a normal lifespan if they have a healthy lifestyle and take medications.

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Ignore: With early treatment, people with HIV can live out a relatively normal life.

Answered 10/11/2015

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Take: Take HIV medications as prescribed; Do no skip dose; Keep follow up appointment; Eat healthy

Answered 10/18/2015

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Ignore: Everyone on antivirals may live a normal lifespan.

Answered 12/13/2017

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