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Health Encyclopedia: Asymptomatic Hiv Infection

Definition

Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase during chronic infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection.

Alternative Names

HIV infection - asymptomatic

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Asymptomatic HIV infection is a period of varying length in which there is slow deterioration of the immune system without clinical symptoms. There is frequently a decline in the CD4 counts, an index of im...

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Expert & Community Posts

Acyclovir, Genital Herpes and HIV

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...drug acyclovir does not reduce the incidence of new HIV infections. This unwelcome and... Read more »

Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of HPV and HIV Infections & Cervical Cancer

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...pointed to a significant reduction in the risk of HIV infection in heterosexual African American... Read more »

Potent Anti-HIV Drugs Associated with Arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...that it was relatively common for people with severe HIV infection and AIDS to suffer from joint... Read more »

HIV Therapy Linked to High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...wasn’t too long ago that the annual mortality from HIV infection exceeded 20 percent/yr. Much... Read more »

When a Good Treatment has an Ugly Side

By healthgal , Health Expert

...now show that acyclovir can also directly slow down HIV infection by targeting the RT (Reverse... Read more »

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Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

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