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Opportunistic Infections

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

My doctor said it’s a good chance I caught this early. My first test was negative that was 6 months ago then I turned positive when I went for a follow up test .before I started ARVs my cd count was over 400 viral load 216,000 however I developed eschougus candidiasis which I read is a AIDS diagnosis. My doctor said I don’t have AIDS with those lab numbers. Any thoughts? I was a heavy drinker and always had acid reflux don’t know if that had anything to do with it. You guys know the rest of my… read more

December 11, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member
December 13, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. Ask away. We all have and will continue to have our own life experiences and that knowledge can be passed on.

December 12, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Brad3 you ask as many questions as you need to. That's why we are here. To share our knowledge and help each other. You have some really good questions. Many years ago having a opportunistic infection was a AIDS diagnoses. I believe that is not the case today. The medical community is more knowledgeable now. If I'm mistaken please educate me and bring my understanding to current theories I have been out of the loop for a long time. God bless and everyone have a great day 😀.

December 12, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Thanks David I got a lot of questions as you can see lol

December 11, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. That is pretty much me in the kitchen getting dinner, with a little music playing from the window sill. 🤠🎶

December 14, 2023

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