Just got routine labs: HIV undetectable. CD4 606. Cocci positive. New since Fall 2023. No symptoms that I remember.

Should the term "AIDS" be retired? I think @A myHIVteam Member might have mentioned this, but this is the first time I've seen it on Medscape.
Is AIDS just advanced HIV infection, or would eliminating the term give the impression that it's no longer a problem?

So the 2nd person to be cured / cleared of HIV made quite a headline...

If that person is you, what would be the first thing that you'd do, and why?

The person who infected me was a drug user also. So far it’s been 7 months since diagnosis I have hiv but so far I’ve been hep c negative. My doctor said 6 months after possible infection if I test negative for hep c I’m in the clear anyone concur with that. Also I heard hep c and hiv don’t play well together but I heard hep c can be cured?

In some cases, HIV can bypass the barrier that encases the brain and cerebrospinal fluid which can contribute to brain inflammation and neurocognitive symptoms.

Read more here:
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/oct-2023/hiv-brain...

If you, or someone you know, is living with HIV/AIDS, the American Dental Association recommends that dental health care be part of all HIV/AIDS treatment plans. That’s because people living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to infections including dental infections, which can affect their overall health
Your mouth may be the first part of your body to be affected when infected with HIV. Because infection with HIV will weaken your immune system, this means you will be susceptible to… read more

Will the opportunistic infections surface?

The 2024 retrovirus conference ended this week and there was some promising news. They found out the drugs Islatravir and lenacapavir taken together once a week worked just as well as once a day ARVS. To me this is good news since I really hate taking pills everyday. Instead of 365 pills a year ,taken 52 pills a year sounds good to me.i know there is the every other month injectable’s but i dont know if i want to get injections just yet. Of course this new once a week drug is still at least a… read more

Yes, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection can be associated with muscle pain, among other symptoms. Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, is a common complaint in individuals with HIV/AIDS and can arise due to various factors
HIV-Associated Muscle Pain
HIV infection itself can cause muscle pain as the virus affects the immune system and can lead to inflammation and damage to muscle tissue. Opportunistic Infections:
People living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to certain opportunistic… read more

In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever gene editing therapy for sickle cell disease in December 2023. Although a significant step forward, challenges such as the exorbitant cost, limited administration centers, and intensive medical care hinder its widespread use, especially in regions like Africa where the need is critical. Despite these hurdles, the therapy marks a crucial advancement, utilizing CRISPR, the Nobel Prize-winning gene… read more