A 46-year-old member asked:
how can hiv interact with your body to cause the symptoms?
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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered
25 years experience Infectious Disease
It destroys cells: The HIV virus infects CD4 helper lymphocytes. As the number of CD4 cells decreases..The chances of infection rise. The rough number where one sees opportunistic infection is 200-250 cells mm3.
Answered on Feb 13, 2015
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Too complicated: It is a complex subject. In short, HIV virus kills T-lymphocytes and degrades immune system. That results in other infections and tumors. There are ef ... Read More
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Misinformed?: What are "symptoms of AIDS?" HIV is usually symptom free for many years after infection.
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered
25 years experience Infectious Disease
Not likely: If your concerned about hiv..Please see your pcp and get tested.
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unlikely: Takes longer to become symptomatic, blood testing this soon might still be negative, should be rechecked at 3 months and 6 months
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