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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 11/28/2004


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Hello Kristen

Being that there is NO cure for HIV-AIDS, is there any advantage to early detection?

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Yes, there is huge advantage to early detection! The earlier someone finds out they are infected, the earlier they can begin treatment. The later they find out, the more damage has already been done to their body. If people find out early and then start treatment, they can live longer, healthier lives. Some people can even get their viral load down to almost nothing, although they still remain infected.  

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

Expertise

I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

Experience

I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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