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I had Cryptococcal Menengitis due to Aids in 2005 and almost died at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill North Carolina, I fought and won but have neurological damage from the disease which kinda sucks...ok it bites hard. My viral load was 750,000 and cd4 was 102. I think I was the second person to join Patients Like HIV section. Ive met alot of friends on here, some are in some interesting situations like myself which Is why I treasure these friendships. No one knows you or what your going through except someone who is going through it too which Is why this is such a good platform for patients.

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Truvada (emtricitabine-tenofovir) Jun 16, 2008

About Enlarged or swollen parotid gland

The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland found in the mouth area. It can become enlarged or swollen due to a number of causes including infection, treatments/drugs and conditions.

Learn more about Enlarged or swollen parotid gland in our Enlarged or swollen parotid gland Community Report.

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