Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Can I get HIV/AIDS from a mosquito

Can I get HIV/AIDS from a mosquito?
Can a mosquito give you HIV/AIDS if it sucked the blood of someone who has aids? My friend who has HIV and I were camping and odds are mosquitos bit both of us.
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I belive that the mosquito wont be able to survive I think.
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The simple answer is... NO. While it is not completely impossible, getting AIDS from an insect bite is EXTREMELY unlikely.
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No, it's not possible
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No you can not get HIV from mosquitoes the CDC has done many many studies on this subject. When mosquitoes bite you they do not inject blood they inject saliva and after feeding mosquitoes they rest after.. they never go from person to person to feed they feed once then have to rest after the resting period there is not enough blood in the saliva to carry HIV to other people. They do however retain malaria in their saliva always and that is why we can get malaria from mosquitoes..so no worries you can not get HIV from "shared" mosquitoes on your camping trip...
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I don't think that has ever been proven. Although, it is possible to receive some very serious diseases via mosquitoes. I believe the U.S. military has even experimented with them as a weapon.



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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Can someone give me statistics on HIV/AIDS

Can someone give me statistics on HIV/AIDS?
I am doing a big essay for one of my classes, and it's about HIV/AIDS. Is there anyone that can give me a statistic on out of the people the get HIV/AIDS how many end up dying because of AIDS/HIV related reasons?
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provided they don't get hit by a car or something...all of them. AIDS doesn't kill you, it just makes it easier for other stuff to kill you, so any sort of disease related death after you have AIDS is in some way related to AIDS.



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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

If we had a cure for HIV/AIDs and you were given the chance to name the medicine, what name would you choose

If we had a cure for HIV/AIDs and you were given the chance to name the medicine, what name would you choose?
Just Curious. I have to write a paper for HIV/AIDS and part of the paper is to come up with a name. I havent been able to think of one yet...help? if you could explain why you chose the name you did, that would be great. thanks!
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Solo (without aids) or Sans-aids.
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REGEN
3 :
Save... Synthetic anti-viral epitope
4 :
$$$$'s self descriptive
5 :
BIO or LIFE.



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Friday, September 16, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

What treatment does France have for HIV/AIDS

What treatment does France have for HIV/AIDS?
(please list sources,ex:websites, books, etc)
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Same as ours, though every country has its own studies going on. Please rent and watch "And The Band Played On" - it will change your life.
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Lauric acid was first discovered as the main antiviral and antibacterial substance in human breast milk. It is a medium chain, saturated fatty acid that is also found in coconut products. Monolaurin is the glycerol ester of lauric acid and is more biologically active than lauric acid. Monolaurin has been shown to be active against influenza virus, pneumovirus, paramyxovirus (Newcastle), morbillivirus (rubeola), coronavirus (avian infectious, bronchitis virus), herpes simplex I & II, CMV, EBV, and HIV. Monolaurin disrupts the lipid bilayer of the virus preventing attachment to susceptible host cells. It binds to the lipid-protein envelope of the virus and inactivates the virus. Monolaurin inhibits the replication of viruses by interrupting the binding of virus to host cells and prevents uncoating of viruses necessary for replication and infection. Monolaurin can remove all measurable infectivity by directly disintegrating the viral envelope. Monolaurin binding to the viral envelope makes a virus more susceptible to host defenses.




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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Can an overweight person have HIV/AIDs and not lose any weight in 5 years - actually gain weight

Can an overweight person have HIV/AIDs and not lose any weight in 5 years - actually gain weight
My girlfriend and I have been having this on-going debate. Yes, it's silly. But we find dumb things to debate about who's right or wrong. She thinks a person that is infected with HIV/AIDs can be overweight and stay overweight, not lose any weight and be 300 lbs. without knowing they have the disease. I say it's impossible for this to happen, because of all the side effects of the disease an overweight person would surely lose some weight in over 5 years - not gain the weight? She also seems to think that a person could go undiagnosed for years because unless a patient asks to be tested for it - they won't be tested for it. I am almost positive if a person goes for blood work they would see some kind of discrepancy in the red and white cells and would have to further investigate that and figure out that the person was infected. What do you guys think? I think we need to stop watching the medical channel and finding crazy things like this to debate over lol.
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Someone could be infected and not have any symptoms for years. So I would say she is right. It would be rare. Also, you could both start doing research to substantiate your viewpoint. That can be interesting and informative.
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Yes, a person can certainly maintain weight while being infected with HIV. Until the immune system is really depressed and they actually become ill, most people feel healthy. That is why blood testing is so imprtant. And no, a normal CBC (complete blood count) would not give any clues to HIV infection, that is until the disease has progressed enough so that the white count becomes depleted. Most people would be feeling pretty ill at the point, so suspicion for disease would already be high.
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With HIV, medications, proper eating and exercise can help a person to live longer. It is when the HIV virus turns to AIDS when a person's body can no longer fight the infections of the common colds and flu that a person HIV negative can. Usually with that, a person with AIDS would tend to lose weight unexpectedly and perhaps drastically due to possible improper eating, medication side effects, when their ill, and also because their immune system can no longer maintain it's health. However, many people with HIV do not know they have HIV because they may think they have another form of illness and that is unfortunate when their body tends to turn to AIDS quicker than of those who found out they were HIV+ from the beginning. That is why it is important to get tested always to know your status. The earlier they are to detect HIV, the better the doctors can help you live a longer life. Unfortunately, PEOPLE in general can be in denial of situations. HIV is probably the second worse fear of everyone next to death. PEOPLE need to take responsibility within their own hands and get tested. Stop living in denial and get tested. In my experience, I was raped by a person I knew. He tested negative and I took the courage to test over 20 times within and outside the window period of HIV testing. I was deathly scared, but I had to do it. I wanted to save my life and I did not want to put my future partner(s)/possible children at risk. Yes, I wanted to be in denial and act like life is grand, but I couldn't. I knew that I had to go get a HIV TEST because I was exposed from a rape. THANK GOODNESS, I turned out HIV NEGATIVE after all of it. GET TESTED and stop living in denial. If you are sexually active, whether condoms or not, always get tested. That is the bottom line.
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She's right. People who take retrovirals on a regular basis lose weight. Those who don't may not show any signs or symptoms for years. http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/
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Yes of course
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Regarding SYMPTOMS: There are rarely any symptoms of HIV soon after infection, possibly for several years. Some people have flu-like symptoms, but not everyone does. The lack of symptoms is the reason testing is so important. Many times, people pass the virus on to others without even realizing they themselves are infected. Symptoms often don't show up until the person's immune system is severely damaged, leaving the person susceptible to other illnesses such as colds, flu, and pneumonia. ***Regarding TESTING: In order to diagnose HIV, testing specifically for the antibodies to HIV (most commonly) or the virus itself (more expensive followup test) must be done. It can not be diagnosed by routine blood test. ***Also, your girlfriend is correct about testing. By law, a person CAN NOT be tested for HIV unless he/she signs a consent form and specifically requests the test. The only situation I know of in which HIV testing is mandatory is blood donation. Blood is tested for HIV and other diseases. If HIV or Hep is found, the blood must be discarded, and the person is notified of their result and informed that they can no longer donate blood. Also, people who have had recent risky behaviors, and possible recent HIV infection (within the past 3 months), are told not to donate because even if they are infected, the antibodies may not show up on tests yet.



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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Can HIV/AIDS be spread through an infected person cooking

Can HIV/AIDS be spread through an infected person cooking?
I am just a little concerned because I recently found out one of my coworkers may have HIV. He routinely cooks for our clients and doesn't always wear gloves. Should I be concerned? Two of our other coworker through big hissy fits about him cooking. Whoops, I meant threw.
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NO.
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nope
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unless he has sex with the food
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yes YES YES
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No, this is ridiculous.
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don't be concerned, because HIV/AIDS can't be spread just by someone cooking, evem sharing food doesn't spread it
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lol no i dont think it wil do nething to u...
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no. HIV/AIDS can be caused only by blood to blood contact. unless his blood and your blood make contact, then you can't get it.
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It can only be spread through body fluids, so I doubt cooking could transmit it.
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No.
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Nope. Nothing to worry about. The only way that you can spread aids through cooking is if a fairly large about of his blood got into the food that you ate... which isn't goign to happen so no worries
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Dont worry the virus is not resistible to heat or cold when its free at the air
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absolutely not. HIV/AIDS can only be spread through some body fluids, not including saliva, urine, sweat, or tears. The fluids that carry the virus are blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. The virus can not live outside it's human host's body, so even if the cook cut themselves and got some blood in the food,the consumers are still not at risk.
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I wouldn't be concerned in the least.
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Unless he ejaculates or bleeds into the food, then no. Hepatitis, on the other hand, CAN be spread easily if the infected person doesn't wash his/her hands after using the bathroom.
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Not unless he bleeds or ejaculates all over the finished dish.
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It's very unlikely that you could catch it that way. Sort of a one in a million shot. Take a look at this chart to understand the rather limited chances. http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/frank.elwell/Prob3/GLOSSARY/Sohel13.gif Blood transfusions usually involve quite a bit of blood, and it usually takes quite a bit of contact in blood to get it. No blood brother activities and you'll be fine.
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if the virus is cooked, it will be killed! But if he touched vegetables raw ones, or soemthing thta is not cooked, and there is blood on it and you swallow blood yes you will get it! About the saliva, the percentage is really small you will get it
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NO! These ugly rumors need to stop! Even if they dripped blood or spit into the food, the heat at which they are cooking would kill the virus, plus the virus has already been exposed to air. I'm no doctor, but I feel pretty safe with that assumption!
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no but if he has cuts on his hands then he shouldnt prepare food
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not unless he cuts his fingers or something.......it can only be transmitted through blood or sperm, you can't get it drinking or eating after someone.
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The only way it will spread is if fluids from her body gets in the food.



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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Is it legal/ethical to ask a patient if they have HIV/AIDS

Is it legal/ethical to ask a patient if they have HIV/AIDS?
Is it legal/ethical to ask a patient checking in for an outpatient service at the hospital if they have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Our hospital is wanting us to ask that at registration. To me it's unecessary and just rude. We already as if there is a needle stick can we test for infectious disease. That seems sufficient. So I'm wondering is that even legal to ask that.
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I'm not sure about being leigle but its ethical i think. But it might depend on the person if i was asked i wouldn't care but that's just me.
2 :
i think it is ridiculous
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It seems to be a logical step in treating a patient,since it would give the hospital the information needed to protect the patient from exposure to others who may be carrying contagious diseases that a person with a compromised immune system should not be exposed to. After all ,a hospital is full of sick people,and also they may want to know in order to protect the staff. I'd suggest that people try not to take everything personally since we all need to get along and try not to be self-centered



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