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Teen Talk

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
I have talked to teens, visited their online forums, and observed them clinically and from a father's perspective. HIV and teens; for most the two worlds never meet. But how does HIV impact teens? Here are excerpts from one interview that I feel typifies the teen community and their feelings on HIV.
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QuantiFERON-TB Gold

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
There is a new blood test for tuberculosis and it may someday replace the traditional PPD or TB Skin Test. It is called the QuantiFERON-TB Gold.
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What Is Viral Load?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
The HIV viral load is another measurement of the status of your HIV infection. HIV viral load measures the amount of active HIV in your blood. What is viral load and why is it important? Here is your answer.
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Urethritis

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
There are millions of cases of urethritis each year around the world. This infection can strike anyone who is sexually active. What exactly is urethritis and how does it spread from person to person? How can it be treated?
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Zithromax

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Important information about the antibiotic Zithromax
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Making a Dental Dam

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Make a dental dam from a condom.
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Sperm Washing

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
HIV and pregnancy is no longer just a dream. There are options that will help you to have the family you dreamed of and prevent HIV transmission at the same time. Sperm washing is one such option. Read this article about HIV and sperm washing.
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Will I Get Infected

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
How does HIV transmission occur? Can you have unprotected sex with an HIV+ person and not get infected? What is the risk of unsafe sex and HIV transmission?
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Mosquitoes and HIV

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Can HIV spread from person to person from a mosquito bite? Is there an HIV from being bitten by a mosquito?
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History of Condoms

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Condoms, where did they come from? The history of condoms is interesting. This condom history will show you where your condoms have come from.
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HIV Dating

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Dating with HIV can be scary at first, but with the right information and precautions, HIV and dating will be as safe and rewarding as dating between people without HIV. Here is a feature that details precautions taken with HIV dating.
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HIV+ Day One

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
You've been diagnosed HIV positive. What happens that first day? Being HIV+ is not a death sentence so take a deep breath and move forward.
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Viagra

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
We've all heard of Viagra. The wonder pill that treats erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction or impotence as it is often called, affects men of all ages. There was a time when treatments were few and success of treatment was rare. That was before the little blue pill - that was before Viagra.
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Ways to Stay Healthy

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Living with HIV means staying healthy despite the virus. Here are ten ways to stay healthy.
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What Teens Should Know

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Teens often feel indestructible; feel that nothing can hurt them. The thought of HIV and teens just doesn't go together in the minds of some. But HIV can be a problem for teens. There are so many misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS; myth and misunderstanding fueled by the media, by fear, and by ignorance. Let's take a look at the truth; five things every teen should know about HIV and AIDS.
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Universal Precautions

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
What are universal precautions and why are they important.
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Affordable Meds

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
HIV medications work well but the cost of HIV medications can be huge. Small steps have been taken, making HIV medications more affordable. But we still have a long way to go in an effort to bring the cost of HIV medications down.
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Tattoo Risk

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Is there a risk of getting HIV from tattoos or body piercing?
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Positive Prevention

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
We're both positive. Do we need to use a condom? A question of reinfection.
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Hep B Facts

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Hepatitis B Fact Sheet complete with hepatitis b signs and symptoms
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