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Expert: Terry B - 1/26/2008


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Dear Terry,

does the initial HIV symptoms including the enlarging of lymph nodes. what the other symptoms.. does it effect jointly or separately and sequenced..how much does it need to start appearing after the transition..thank you

Answer
Dear Husam:

Peace.  HIV is not diagnosed by symptoms of initial infection; persons diagnosed with HIV by means of blood test sometimes report that they experienced cold or flu-like symptoms, sometimes with swollen glands and rash.  The difference is significant, because there are many more colds and flus making people ill than there are HIV infections.  The way to diagnose HIV is fromm a blood test.

For more information on HIV pathogenesis (disease progression) go to www.avert.org and it will explain this in detail.

Best to you and yours,

Terry

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Terry B

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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

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Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA

Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"

Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway

Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction

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