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HIV Prevention (non-sexual risks)

plumbing and hivMay 11, 2008
Psychopath Co-worker?!?!?May 9, 2008
freaked out lab techMay 5, 2008
RE very worried in the UKApr 23, 2008
Worried HIV Case ManagerApr 18, 2008
Dr. Bob, Please Help Me Get On With My LifeApr 17, 2008
BathroomApr 17, 2008
handjob with a cut in serodiscordantApr 13, 2008
RN stuck with HIV infected blunt tip needleApr 8, 2008
science is supposed to be fun, not anxiety provoking!Apr 6, 2008
What should i do, please help.Apr 6, 2008
Sweat and CutsApr 5, 2008
Very worried, blood in corner of eyeMar 29, 2008
Scared Single DadMar 24, 2008
HIV is not the cause of AIDSMar 22, 2008
Scared because of lack of proper information?Mar 21, 2008
Another nurse question..Mar 20, 2008
Ethical QuestionMar 18, 2008
PEP questionMar 8, 2008
Just thanks, And how are you?Mar 8, 2008
Coffee with AIDS and Milk (HIV IN NASAL MUCOUS)Mar 3, 2008
docFeb 29, 2008
Grocery ShoppingFeb 29, 2008
Please "edify" this one tooFeb 23, 2008
How can i bring HIV/AIDS testing to my high school?Feb 23, 2008
Mouth problem, please helpFeb 22, 2008
Kindly edify" this" occupational incidentFeb 21, 2008
needle prick injury - exposure to HIVFeb 20, 2008
Response to Feb 18 Post Re: Needle ExchangeFeb 20, 2008
found filled condom in hotel room fridgeFeb 18, 2008
Re: Bush and needle exchange programsFeb 18, 2008
Can I become a personal trainer even though I am HIV positive?Feb 18, 2008
transmission from anaesthetistFeb 13, 2008
down under msm can gave blood (BLOOD DONATION)Feb 10, 2008
The Issue of Blood donation!!!! (BLOOD DONATION)Feb 9, 2008
Blood donation discrimination questionFeb 8, 2008
Poz/Neg couple question - don't think you've been asked this before :)Jan 26, 2008
Another worried well (*knock on wood) (BUSH HIV PREVENTION PLAN 2007)Jan 24, 2008
Worrying about nothing?Jan 20, 2008
Would it be too late to take meds?Jan 20, 2008
Mosquitoes & HIVJan 19, 2008
Please help wondering CNA resubmitted form the Fatigue and Anemia ForumJan 14, 2008
blood splash into eyeJan 12, 2008
Please address my concerns.Dec 30, 2007
Cleaning Wounds No GlovesDec 24, 2007
Wondering about the oddsDec 24, 2007
re: dr. bob's occupational exposureDec 15, 2007
Non sexual transmission by bloodDec 15, 2007
Can a child contact HIV from a carrier who's "dads friend"? (CASUAL CONTACT, HIV BASICS)Dec 12, 2007
Microscopic tears in skin & other ways of HIV transmissionNov 26, 2007
Infected?Nov 21, 2007
Sharing food/blood in saliva?Nov 15, 2007
Dr. Please for the love of life can you answer my questionNov 15, 2007
suture needleNov 15, 2007
aidsNov 15, 2007
My case is different, wish to hear your answer(2nd try)Nov 15, 2007
I'm so sorry to have to leave but....Nov 14, 2007
Dr. Bob, very worried. Saliva came in touch with open wound,Nov 14, 2007
Should I take endoscopyNov 9, 2007
PEP duration from needlestickNov 6, 2007
Is my Family at Risk From a Possible Contaminated Water Supply???Nov 1, 2007
dust in computerOct 25, 2007
THANK YOU...you opended my mind (HIV TRANSMISSION, CASUAL CONTACT)Oct 23, 2007
I use the same bathroom as an HIV infected personOct 23, 2007
Possible Occupational Exposure?Oct 22, 2007
Misinforming Doctor or Is It Me?Oct 21, 2007
Confused?Oct 21, 2007
HBV false positiveOct 19, 2007
Scared DentistOct 18, 2007
PLEASE RESPOND! I'M OUT OF MY MIND!Oct 18, 2007
coifeur barbierOct 16, 2007
HIV+ Baby's Blood Spilled on my Arms!Oct 12, 2007
UpdateOct 12, 2007
HPV from sharing clothes?? DONATION coming!!!Oct 12, 2007
Dr. Bob, hope you had a good vacation. Please answer. (SALIVA, SWEAT) (HIV BASICS)Oct 10, 2007
A Gynec's queryOct 9, 2007
Scared for my two young daughters! Please help!Sep 28, 2007
homeless shelter / new nurseSep 26, 2007
Ironic? or I being stupid I need your comfort and voice of reason (SWEAT) (HIV BASICS)Sep 26, 2007
Please helpSep 25, 2007
Needle Stick Student UpdateSep 25, 2007
Stick with suture needle? Proper managment by ER doc?Sep 24, 2007
HIV treatmentSep 15, 2007
questionSep 14, 2007
SEXUALITYSep 12, 2007
RN exposed to end-stage AIDS pt's blood, PLEASE ADVISEAug 29, 2007
Student Exposure- Please HelpAug 21, 2007
Personal JesusAug 14, 2007
HIV FROM DANCING (SWEAT) (HIV BASICS)Aug 13, 2007
Physician with diabetesAug 9, 2007
Possible Occupational Exposure and TestingAug 8, 2007
PEP regimine with SustivaAug 8, 2007
HIV RiskAug 5, 2007
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jul 18, 2007
HIV on swimsuitsJul 2, 2007
4th time..pleaseee:(:(:(the only question!!!!Jul 1, 2007
donation sent! - dirty testing siteJun 28, 2007
spreading of infectionJun 26, 2007
Please help a Teacher in Torment - Blood on PaperJun 25, 2007
Are Health Care Workers TestedJun 22, 2007
3rd time, not in the forums - I've looked!Jun 21, 2007
Why you don't answer questions...Jun 20, 2007
through blister's water (BLISTER FLUID)Jun 18, 2007
HEP or HIV from Colonoscapy----LETTER RECEIVEDJun 15, 2007
Gloves-PLEASE ANSWER, CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!Jun 12, 2007
worried glassman possibly exposed?Jun 1, 2007
HIV in sperm cellMay 16, 2007
The other side of AIDSMay 11, 2007
Am I being stupid?May 8, 2007
gants en vinyleApr 17, 2007
Showering and BathsApr 16, 2007
re: Alternative sites for blood donationApr 9, 2007
why is it "W"s fault?Apr 5, 2007
Needle Stick RN On PEPApr 2, 2007
Discrimination?Apr 1, 2007
Very interesting findings in Asia!Mar 22, 2007
GeneralMar 22, 2007
Spent a night with HIV+ Ex girlfriendMar 22, 2007
scared shitlessMar 11, 2007
Masturbation, Dried Bodily FluidsMar 5, 2007
please help doc, from firefighter!!Feb 22, 2007
Blood Donation CommentFeb 14, 2007
Blocked from Blood Donation?Feb 13, 2007
Please Respond.Jan 27, 2007
Spalsh into eyeJan 14, 2007
feeling good!just to say thank youJan 14, 2007
Want to be sure...Jan 10, 2007
splash on faceJan 9, 2007
My mom is hiv positiveJan 9, 2007
"mental" HIV worry!Jan 7, 2007
Re: 3rd time asking. Please please answer.Jan 5, 2007
A BIG WOOHOOO! TO YOU!Jan 3, 2007
Just on confirm a few doubtsDec 14, 2006
My mom is in final AIDS stageDec 11, 2006
blood in nailNov 29, 2006
Case study for biologyNov 25, 2006
WTF?Nov 24, 2006
Splash in the eye, risk?Nov 20, 2006
YOU DUMMYNov 13, 2006
hiv and needlestickNov 12, 2006
are physicians restricted from practice?Nov 6, 2006
Bleeding Gums and ToothbrushNov 2, 2006
Can we Plan for childNov 2, 2006
le sang sec ...je flippeOct 31, 2006
OCD-Chick Freaking OutOct 31, 2006
Working with AIDS orphansOct 22, 2006
needlestick injuryOct 21, 2006
Bush blunders and Foley's folleyOct 16, 2006
surgery & surgical glovesOct 1, 2006
CDC RecomendationsSep 26, 2006
Will you answer a question for a senior citizen?Sep 20, 2006
some one from military service !Sep 20, 2006
Donation! This has never been answered/addressed before- Night club risk! HELP ASAP! Soo worried!Sep 11, 2006
Should HIV + person get married?Sep 10, 2006
preventionSep 7, 2006
Do they know as much as they say they do?Sep 1, 2006
A new movement: I AM POSITIVEAug 31, 2006
Disclose to dentist?Aug 31, 2006
Bullet hit me with HIVAug 22, 2006
Contact with HIV blood on skinAug 20, 2006
Incident at hospital-FREAKING OUT!Jul 26, 2006
wound care eye splashJul 25, 2006
sperm washing .... and BushJul 24, 2006
Worried doctors wifeJul 23, 2006
Safe sex question from a studentJul 12, 2006
Family is afraid of Spouse's HIV + statusJul 7, 2006
HIV and popper usageJul 1, 2006
Am I being stupid??Jun 22, 2006
Dental ErrorJun 18, 2006
Will rubbing alcohol kill aids?Jun 14, 2006
blenchJun 13, 2006
How are we doing?Jun 13, 2006
IV drug user with some important questionsJun 5, 2006
hiv-2Jun 5, 2006
Hola Dr. Sonrisa!!!!!May 31, 2006
My docotor has put me at risk - i beg you to respond!May 31, 2006
DO I HAVE A CASE?May 12, 2006
Are my kids at risk?May 2, 2006
HIGH VIRAL LOADApr 30, 2006
Because you are honestApr 15, 2006
Contact with NewbornsApr 5, 2006
Nurse that is Scared to Death!Mar 11, 2006
Aide moi Docteur Bob s'il te plait !!Mar 7, 2006
nitrile gloves as good as latex?Feb 11, 2006
Exposure via Broken SkinJan 1, 2006
mom trying to hold onNov 28, 2005
NICU RN back with a question about vinyl glovesSep 10, 2005
Kids education: Abstinence, fidelity, condoms?Jul 29, 2005
Lemon juice and HIV?Jul 10, 2005
Dentist working with HIV+ patientsJul 6, 2005
Procrit and Jim, Johnny, and JackJun 29, 2005
AIDS ignorance in USAJun 22, 2005
Je suis confuse...pourriez-vous m'expliquer ?Jun 4, 2005
CRYSTALMar 17, 2005
protection from needlesticks and accidential exposureJan 25, 2005
I see HIV everywhere - A MUST READDec 29, 2004
Tested Positive - Worried about my kidsDec 22, 2004
HELP DR. BOBDec 18, 2004
reply to "u suck"Dec 12, 2004
Is My Doctor Crazy?Dec 10, 2004
Dr Bob, Personal Question...Nov 13, 2004
M to F transmissionNov 10, 2004
Seeking Courage...Need Dr. BobAug 16, 2004
Concerned mom wonders about diabetis and HIV (couldn't find an answer in the archives, sorry)Jul 26, 2004
Needle stick injuryJul 4, 2004
HIV INTO RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY!?Apr 14, 2004
Bob, Do you practice what you preach ?Feb 4, 2004
oh no! my daughter used my toothbrush!Jan 5, 2004
Recomendations for SafetyDec 31, 2003
Risk of Needle SharingDec 7, 2003
steam room= a + or - ?Nov 17, 2003
HIV/HCV and LYSOLNov 17, 2003
Semen Stained UndiesNov 8, 2003
How often should I test?Oct 31, 2003
question for the nicest doc in town...Oct 22, 2003
Biology Question making me think!Jun 9, 2003
About You! If you feel like it!Jun 9, 2003
Working with HIV and Aids ChildrenMay 1, 2003
Should there be high concern for my children living with AIDS?Mar 1, 2003
Doc, are you paranoidFeb 18, 2003
PEP terminationSep 2, 2002
AIDSJul 25, 2002
how can i figure out.....Apr 21, 2002
Killing the VirusDec 20, 2001
Killing the HIV/AIDS virus germs in the householdAug 23, 2001
Living with an HIV+ person/Blow JobMar 25, 2001
Use of medications and HIV antibodiesFeb 16, 2001
Infectious liver diseasesDec 26, 2000
Are safer sex educational programs working in the schools?Nov 22, 1999
Poor AIDS Eduction in schoolsMay 9, 1999
AIDS Prevention at the state levelJun 16, 1998
AIDS EducationMar 23, 1998
Give me your opinion!Dec 4, 1997
Question #1: Are those who pass on infection reckless? Question #2: Do responsible people take steps to protect themselves?Sep 10, 1997
Why are civil liberties of those at risk of infection not so important as those infected already?Jun 24, 1997
Donating corneas, other organs or cadaverDec 24, 1996
AIDS education for young childrenOct 21, 1996



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