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Some drugs have been observed to increase the risk for certain cancers, but to say drugs cause cancer is a stretch since cancers can be caused by many things. HIV is not caused by drugs, but can be spread from person-to-person if IV drug abusers share an infected needle with someone who infected with HIV who used the needle.
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Are animal medicines tested on animals?
Experimental drugs and vaccines are tested on animals. Other medicines that are tested on animals include new cancer drugs and medicine for HIV.
Is aids a form of cancer?
No. HIV is a virus which invades from outside the body. Cancer is one's own cells inside the body which grow uncontrollably.
What disease is caused by HIV?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome which is commonly known as "AIDS" HIV can also lead to Kaposi's Sarcoma-- cancer of the blood vessels
What was George harisons cancer?
In 2001 gorge harison got lung cancer and died,what caused it maby drugs.
What is HAART?
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a treatment for HIV that combines several drugs to reduce the rate of virus replication. HAART can effective in protecting against complication of HIV like AIDS and cancer, but it is not a cure for HIV.
How do drugs prevent HIV from causing damage?
The FDA has approved over 25 antiretroviral drugs that are used to treat HIV infection. They can help by lowering the viral load, fighting infections, and improving the quality of life, but nothing is said about these drugs preventing damage caused by HIV.The current goals of HIV drugs are:Control the growth of the virusImprove overall immune system function and statusSuppress symptomsProduce as few side effects as possibleThe drugs are not a cure and do not prevent HIV from causing damage.For more information visit http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/guide/aids-hiv-medication.
Is HIV caused by bacteria?
No. HIV is caused by a virus, not a bacteria.
How did Lashun Pace get HIV?
LaShun Pace, an American gospel singer and evangelist does not suffer from HIV. She was diagnosed with cancer and shares her story.
The autoimmune disease caused by the HIV virus is?
The autoimmune disease caused by the HIV virus is AIDS.
The cancer often association with HIV is Kaposi's?
Yes, the cancer often associated with HIV is Kaposi's sarcoma.
If you do drugs can you have cancer?
Of course you can. Do you mean will using drugs cause you to have cancer? Some drugs probably can.
What individuals typically have abnormal immune systems?
These can include people undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, people taking immunosuppressive drugs to protect transplanted organs, or people with HIV infection.
