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   <title>About.com AIDS / HIV: What's Hot Now</title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prevention Facts]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/hivprevention/a/quickfacts4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[HIV prevention is the key to slowing the HIV epidemic. These HIV facts give you important information about HIV prevention. Here are some quick HIV facts that will assist you in preventing HIV.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Biaxin]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/druginformation/p/biaxin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Biaxin is an antibiotic used to treat several different infections. Also known as clarithromycin, biaxin is commonly used in HIV. Here is a Biaxin fact sheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interferon - alpha]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/hepatitismedications/p/interferon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An easy to understand Interferon - alpha fact sheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/expertadvice/qt/impques.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are some HIV faq that need to be asked and more importantly need to be answered. HIV is a very complex disease and there are some important HIV questions you need to ask.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nausea]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/conditions/qt/Nausea.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nausea not only makes you feel uncomfortable and sick, it can be dangerous when associated with vomiting. What can you do to relieve your nausea and vomiting?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AIDS / HIV - Articles]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of articles for the AIDS / HIV guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[H1N1 Flu]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/vaccinesscreenings/a/h1n1cdc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Post Exposure Meds]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/occupationalexposure/a/pep.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Have you had an HIV exposure? The CDC has post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommendations. These post exposure prophylaxis regimens help decrease the chance of HIV infection after an HIV exposure.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vaccine Barriers]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/hivprevention/a/hivvaccine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many barriers to HIV vaccine development, both social and scientific. While it may sound easy to develop an HIV vaccine, the fact of the matter is development of an HIV vaccine can be difficult.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exposure Category]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/dataandstatistics/qt/exposure.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Current HIV statistics and AIDS data according to the HIV/AIDS exposure category.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Testosterone]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/druginformation/p/testomed.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Low testosterone is a common problem for men living with HIV. Low testosterone can lead to other medical conditions such as erectile dysfunction. Here is some information about testosterone replacement therapy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TB Guide]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/opportunisticinfections/a/tbbrochure.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tuberculosis or TB as it is often referred to is a serious illness that is killing people around the world. TB is diagnosed with a simple TB test. This guide to tuberculosis will detail the TB problem and why it is a danger to people with HIV. For people living with HIV, understanding TB is a must and getting a TB test is essential.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV myths]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/expertadvice/f/myth.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many HIV and AIDS stories out there. Are any of these urban myths true? Or are they just HIV myths. What about AIDS fraud? Is this a type of HIV myth?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[South Africa]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/clinicaltrials/a/safrica_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[HIV around the world takes you to South Africa. AIDS in Africa is raging out of control. Some call it the new apartheid.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Serodiscordant]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/livingwithhiv/a/serodis_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Serodiscordant couples face challenges each and everyday. What are the challenges of serodiscordant couples?]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Staying Safe]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/womensresources/a/womensafe.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Women need to have options when it comes to safer sex. Here is a woman's guide to safer sex.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Screening Guidelines]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/legalissues/a/healthguideline.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The way to stay healthy is by having regular health maintenance exams. How often should you have health screenings? These health maintenance guidelines will tell you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Rite of Passage]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/safersexresources/a/barebacking.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Barebacking is considered by some to be a rite of passage. HIV and barebacking have been linked. Deliberate HIV infection is happening much too frequently and HIV conversion parties are part of some sub-cultures. How is HIV and barebacking related?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV Transmission]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/advicecolumn/a/transmission.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How can you catch HIV? How does HIV infection occur? How did I get HIV?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes and HIV]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/technicalquestions/f/bugrisk.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Can HIV spread from person to person from a mosquito bite? Is there an HIV from being bitten by a mosquito?]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV Diagnosis]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/hivtesting/a/hivdiag.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How is HIV and AIDS diagnosed? What tests are used to diagnose HIV and AIDS?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CMV Guide]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/opportunisticinfections/a/cmv.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide to CMV that will help you understand this infection and how you can avoid it.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Genital Herpes]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/stds/qt/herpes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are several types of herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type I(HSV-1) and type II (HSV-2). With herpes genital health is compromised.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CT Scan]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/diagnostictests/qt/CT_scan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A CT scan is a special type of x-ray that allows the doctor to see inside the human body. A CT scan is used extensively to diagnose infections, tumors and other problems common in the HIV positive person.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV and AIDS Myths]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/toptenlists/tp/hivmyths.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many HIV and AIDS myths out there. HIV and AIDS myths are dangerous and contribute to prejudice and stigma. Let's dispel the HIV and AIDS myths with this list of the top ten HIV and AIDS related myths. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shingles Symptoms]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/otherconditions/a/shingles.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It may start as a tingling sensation. Later the pain gets severe and you notice blisters. Are you having shingles symptoms? People with HIV commonly experience shingles symptoms. Is the pain and blisters you have shingles symptoms? ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When to go to the ER]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/od/themostcommonquestions/f/emergency.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When HIV symptoms strike, the question is when should I go to the emergency room. AIDS symptoms and HIV symptoms can be serious enough to go the emergency. But when?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIV+ Day One]]></title>
            <link>http://aids.about.com/cs/expertadvice/f/blq3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You've been diagnosed HIV positive. What happens that first day? Being HIV+ is not a death sentence so take a deep breath and move forward. ]]></description>
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