superinfection/reinfection

Reinfection (superinfection) with HIV

Graham Stocks — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:08:14 -0700

Reinfection, or ‘superinfection’ as it is sometimes known, means someone contracting a new or secondary infection from a virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell. with which they have already been infected. In some viral diseases such as measles or mumps, reinfection does not occur because the original infection creates immunity.

It does get in: The basics of HIV transmission

Paul Kidd — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:07:36 -0700

If we take the time to understand how HIV is – and isn’t – transmitted, we are that much better armed to protect our partners. This issue's Backgrounder explains the ins and outs of HIV transmission.

Superinfection warning

Paul Kidd — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 14:00:48 -0800

The rate of superinfection — re-infection of an HIV-positive person with a second strain[HIV strain] Any subgroup of the HIV species. Because HIV mutates very easily, there are many different strains (and may be multiple strains within a single person). of the virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell. — appears to be higher than previously thought, at least among gay men not on treatment.

What's your problem?

admin — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 12:00:41 -0800

Our resident medico, Dr Nick Medland, answers reader’s letters about superinfection, chlamydia and peripheral neuropathy.

News and treatments briefs

Paul Kidd — Sat, 31 May 2003 07:00:48 -0700

HIV-related news in brief from the June-July 2003 edition of Positive Living.

Superinfection

Paul Kidd — Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:00:24 -0800

The possibility of multiple infections with different strains of HIV has worried positive people and researchers for many years, but convincing proof of superinfection has been notoriously hard to come by.

HIV+ Gay Sex

Sun, 30 Jun 2002 07:00:47 -0700

A booklet about being gay, having HIV and sex. Second Edition (2002).

Reinfection and other poz/poz sexual health issues

Sun, 30 Jun 2002 07:00:10 -0700

When two positive men get together the question of whether to remove condoms from the scene will often arise. Many positive men do not use condoms with other positive partners. Following is a review of some issues to consider and how to minimise risks.