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transmission in hot tubs/pools

can joeshmo get hiv/aids if the affected hiv patient billybob urinates in the same pool or hot tub that joeshmo is in at the time?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Pool pee-pee???? Again???? Aughhhhhh! Another QTND (Question That Never Dies) Listen, even if Billy Bob is infected (as opposed to being "affected") with HIV and decides to piss directly on Joe Schmo in the pool or while lying on... Read more »

Employer xclld insurance; denied by risk pool

We live in Texas, and I am beginning to think we have no options left. My husband's employer cancelled the insurance (only 20 employees, so no COBRA available), but to offset the cost of getting individual insurance, they are giving everyone...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I am not familiar with Texas law but it does surpise me that insurance companies in Texas don't have to offer a HIPAA policy if they have a risk pool. I am basing this on my understanding of state requirements and that is that a state must... Read more »

public swimming pools

If a person who is HIV positive bleeds in a swimming pool, can another swimmer become infected with HIV if he or she swallows some pool water with that blood or has an open sore?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The short answer to your question is "no." The longer answer is "nope!"Dr. Bob... Read more »

HOW WELL DOES THE HIV VIRUS TRANSMIT AT SWIMMING POOL?

Hi Dr Bob I have one quick question regarding how well does the HIV virus survive in chlorine water. I went to the indoor swimming pool other day and I didn't notice this when I walked in but there was blood on the ground foot print maybe...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The only way you could contract HIV in that pool would be by having unsafe sex with an HIV-positive hunky lifeguard.Dr. Bob... Read more »

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Infection from minimum risk....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm wondering if any of the visitors of this board have been infected with HIV after a one time exposure, or while using a condom. Everyone says the chance from a one time encounter is like 1 in 500, and with a condom is basically non existant. If... Read more »

high risk not infected, a few thoughts

Posted by Anonymous

oh, come one you guys! as far as i have noticed in 32 years of life, encountering a few hiv + people, and others who have sex with hiv+ people for a long time, i will assert that anyone can get it, and there is no reason for it: just some people, in... Read more »

blood at swimming pool

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Someone had cut himself at the swimming pool and there were bloody footsteps on the floor (fresh blood). I think I accidentally stepped on the blood (I was bare-footed). Is this a possible way of infection? I didn't see any big cuts in my feet. Read more »

stabbed myself with paperclip: risk of infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi,

while getting a HIV test at a clinic, I had to use the rest room.

The key to the restroom was on an improvised keychain made from twisted paperclips.

I managed to stab myself in the thumb with the the sharp end of a paperclip as I was using the... Read more »

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