Opportunistic infections
- Is it possible that I have TB without any symptoms? 30 January 2012 - All topics, Changing treatment, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections
- Should I continue taking septrin if my CD4 count has risen to above 200? 24 January 2012 - All topics, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 1
- Would I get cold/sorethroat more frequently that I am HIV positive? 23 January 2012 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections
- How long will I live if I stop taking my medication? 19 January 2012 - Adherence, All topics, Life expectancy, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 3
- Can I use my old AVRs after finishing my TB treatment? 3 January 2012 - All topics, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections
- Do I need to continue taking cotrimoxazole prophylaxis? 21 November 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- What causes my CD4 to drop from 220 to 30 in less than a month? 16 November 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Other monitoring tests
- Should I stop taking my PCP prophlaxis if my CD4 count has risen? 16 November 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections
- Does Atripla cause memory loss? 13 September 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Side effects, Starting treatment - Comments: 2
- Will ARVs still work if my partner’s CD4 count is 75? 5 September 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment - Comments: 11
- Do I need to take ARVs as well as TB meds with a high CD4 count? 7 July 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment - Comments: 18
- Do I need to boil tap water if my CD4 count is 17? 7 July 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Why doesn’t the doctor change treatment in these circumstances? 21 June 2011 - Access to treatment, All topics, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections, Side effects
- Should I stop Atripla if I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis? 20 June 2011 - All topics, Changing treatment, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections
- What can I do about skin problems? 16 June 2011 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections, Side effects - Comments: 2
- What can I do about loosing weight? 16 June 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment, Supplements and herbs
- Is ARV drug absorption reduced after colon removal? 13 June 2011 - Adherence, All topics, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections
- How soon can I stop pentamidine prophylaxis? 9 June 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- What are the effects of not taking ARVs if you are HIV-positive? 7 June 2011 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- How serious is HIV-related dementia? 7 June 2011 - All topics, Neurology, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 4
- How can someone with a low CD4 prevent opportunistic infections? 21 April 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment, Supplements and herbs, Support
- Am I having delayed side effects? 18 April 2011 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Side effects, Starting treatment - Comments: 2
- I have a high viral load and my headache is getting worse 15 March 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 2
- Is ovarian cancer more common in people with HIV? 31 January 2011 - Ageing, All topics, Opportunistic infections, Other monitoring tests
- Will Fuzeon (T-20) increase my CD4 if I add it to my combination? 7 January 2011 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment - Comments: 1
- Does Famvir react with my HIV treatment? 4 January 2011 - All topics, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections
- Do I have to disclose to my dentist? 1 October 2010 - All topics, Disclosure, Healthcare worker-patient relationship, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 2
- My body itches all over – is it because of Atripla? 30 September 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Side effects
- What can one do against HIV wasting syndrome? 28 September 2010 - Access to treatment, All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment - Comments: 3
- If I am HIV positive which vaccines can I have? 28 September 2010 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections, Supplements and herbs, Travel - Comments: 1
- Do ARVs act on other viruses such as herpes? 14 September 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Should I get the flu jab this winter? 3 September 2010 - All topics, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections
- Will my anal warts lead to cancer? 24 August 2010 - All topics, Coinfections, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 7
- Which drug is safer as a malaria prophylaxis if I am HIV positive? 19 August 2010 - All topics, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections
- Which malaria prophylaxis should I take? 12 August 2010 - All topics, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections
- What are the lumps in my arm-pits, are they cancer? 12 August 2010 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Side effects, Starting treatment
- When should I take cotrimoxazole? 4 August 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment, Supplements and herbs
- What is the relation between HIV and HPV? 30 July 2010 - All topics, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections
- Should I be worried if I get flu-like symptoms? 14 July 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 2
- How long should I wait for a hepatitis booster vaccination? 1 July 2010 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections
- What is sinus bradycardia and do HIV meds cause it? 25 June 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Side effects
- Are yeast infections a sign of a weak immune system? 7 May 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- What is the prognosis if diagnosed with these symptoms? 19 January 2010 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Does tonsillitis need different treatments in HIV-positive poeple? 19 January 2010 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections
- Can hepatitis B reactivate? 29 December 2009 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, HIV transmission, Opportunistic infections
- What shall my boyfriend do about his dermatologist appointment? 30 November 2009 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections
- Do I need one or two since-flu injections? 27 November 2009 - All topics, Children, General, Opportunistic infections
- I have often oral thrush regardless that I am on ARVs; what shall I do? 13 November 2009 - All topics, Opportunistic infections
- Does this mean that I am progressing to AIDS? 9 October 2009 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections
- My friend has neurological problems on Atripla… 5 October 2009 - All topics, Changing treatment, Living with HIV long-term, Neurology, Opportunistic infections, Resistance
- Is athlete’s foot related to HIV? 1 October 2009 - All topics, Coinfections, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 2
- What can I do to avoid opportunistic infections? 28 September 2009 - All topics, Opportunistic infections
- Access to ARVs if the flu epidemic closes clinics? What about stopping treatment? 6 August 2009 - All topics, Changing treatment, General, Opportunistic infections, Resistance
- Could Hunt's syndrome have affected my CD4 count? 22 July 2009 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections
- Can I get HIV-related illnesses if my CD4 count is over 200? 5 January 2009 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Am I doing OK or chall I change my medications? 19 December 2008 - All topics, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections
- Is Acute Retroviral Rebound Syndrome different from Immune Reconsitution Syndrome (IRIS)? 25 November 2008 - All topics, Coinfections, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections, Side effects
- Shall I start treatment immediately when I have a cold or wait? 21 November 2008 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections
- Is impetigo a reason to start treatment? 6 November 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Can HIV be confused with something else? 21 October 2008 - All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections
- What are the risks of non-HIV cancers? 9 October 2008 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections
- Am I doing OK after TB and HIV treatment? 9 October 2008 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Coinfections, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections
- Am I at risk of OIs in the 8 weeks before I see my doctor? 3 October 2008 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, General, Opportunistic infections
- What is the impact of malaria when you are HIV-positive? 12 September 2008 - All topics, Coinfections, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections
- Why are my lymph nodes still enlarged after 4 months? 5 August 2008 - All topics, General, Opportunistic infections
- Shall I start medications, as I have serious skin problems? 20 June 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Should I take medication for a bladder problem ? 13 June 2008 - All topics, Drug interactions, General, Opportunistic infections
- Viral load and drug choice with HIV-2 infection: do not use NNRTIs 30 May 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Resistance, Starting treatment
- Foamy urine and dry palms 29 May 2008 - All topics, General, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections, Side effects
- Do HIV increase time for cuts to heal? 29 May 2008 - All topics, General, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections - Comments: 2
- My father has just been diagnosed with HCV… 27 May 2008 - All topics, Coinfections, General, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections
- Can facial wasting and losing weight happen prior to starting treatment? 21 May 2008 - All topics, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Side effects, Starting treatment
- What is immune reconstitution syndrome? 16 May 2008 - All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Can a person get a MAC infection without being HIV-positive? 29 April 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections
- I have a MAC. Medications don't work, what shall I do? 29 April 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections
- I am newly diagnosed can you explain HIV treatments? 23 April 2008 - All topics, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Are my fever and cough related to my CD4 count? 21 April 2008 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Question relating to previous answer: CD4 count and risk of IRIS 21 April 2008 - All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections
- Can you get infections after starting treatment while your CD4 is still low? 18 April 2008 - All topics, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Long term benefits of treatment – is TB coinfection rare? 9 April 2008 - All topics, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment
- Complications of Reiter's disease (reactive arthritis) 14 March 2008 - All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections
- What are the risks of catching TB if I am HIV positive? 11 March 2008 - All topics, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections