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A member asked:

Some say h.i.v is like the common cold, is that true?

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Absolutely not!!!!: Hiv is a potentially deadly disorder which at present requires lifetime medications to control. Extremely complex illness with many ways of presenting and multiple problems in management. Should only be done by those with extensive experience and knowledge of the illness.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2013

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