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HIV Quiz

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
This quiz will give you an idea how much you know about HIV.
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When to go to the ER

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
When HIV symptoms strike, the question is when should I go to the emergency room. AIDS symptoms and HIV symptoms can be serious enough to go the emergency. But when?
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Home HIV test

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
HIV testing is very important but can be stressful. HIV home test kits are available allowing people to get an HIV test in the privacy of their own home. But are all HIV test kits created equal? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says one specific test is not and is trying to stop the sale of the HIV home test kit in the US.
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Suboxone

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
HIV and substance abuse are common companions. Specifically, opiate addiction and the misuse of Vicodin, Oxycontin, or Heroin can make HIV treatment much more difficult. There is hope; the use of Suboxone for opiate addiction.
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Condoms Prevent

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Condoms do protect the user from STDs and HIV. Simply put - condoms work. Safer sex with condoms is an effective way to prevent STDs and HIV.
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HIV Symptoms

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Because many people who have been infected with HIV have few or no HIV symptoms, HIV testing is the only way to know for sure if you are infected with HIV. There are, however, an assortment of HIV symptoms that can be associated with HIV infection. What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS?
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Symptoms of HIV & AIDS

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
While many people who get HIV infected show few or no signs or symptoms, there are HIV symptoms that sometimes appear. What are HIV symptoms? What are HIV signs and symptoms?
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Am I HIV Infected?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
How do I know if I have HIV? Am I HIV infected? What are the signs and symptoms of HIV? This guide will show you how to determine if you do have HIV.
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Symptoms of STDs

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Am I infected with a sexually transmitted disease? What are the symptoms of STD's? If you think you have signs of STDs get STD tested.
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Acute HIV

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Recognizing acute HIV syndrome is not always easy. During the time of seroconversion, patients can exhibit the signs of acute hiv syndrome. This guide will help recognize acute HIV syndrome.
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Oral Sex

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Is there a connection between HIV and oral sex? There is a commonly held belief among lay people that oral sex carries no risk. In fact, some consider oral sex a safer sex alternative. But the truth is, like any other sexual activity, oral sex carries a risk of transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. What are the risks of oral sex?
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Safer Oral Sex

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Oral sex can be safe if performed using a few precautions. How to perform safer oral sex.
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Lymphadenopathy

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
What is lymphadenopathy and how is it related to HIV. Are swollen lymph nodes necessarily lymphoma?
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Cdiff

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, can be a serious gastrointestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea. Here is your guide to C. diff.
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Thrush

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Oral thrush is a common condition in those people living with HIV and AIDS. What is thrush and what can be done about it?
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HIV Meds

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
HIV medications have prolonged the lives of people living with HIV. Here is a collection of HIV medication fact sheets that will help you learn about your HIV medications.
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Vicodin Dangers

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Used appropriately, Vicodin is a very effective pain reliever for those suffering from moderate to severe pain. However, when abused, Vicodin can be dangerous. What are the dangers of Vicodin use?
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Vicodin

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
An easy to use vicodin fact sheet.
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Teens and Oral Sex

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
Recent studies have shown that teens are engaing in oral sex more often than having intercourse. Teens and oral sex...there are risks. What are the risks of oral sex.
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What is HIV AIDS?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 03:11
What is HIV AIDS? This introduction to HIV AIDS includes immune system basics, how the HIV AIDS virus spreads, and the international outlook on the HIV AIDS pandemic.
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