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AIDS Infection Risk Vaginal Sore
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vaginal secretions on sore riskHello Ryan. Please answer me, I am very anxious.I had protected sex with young thai prostitute, but after sex i discovered i had 2 fresh sores (no cuts) on my skin (on the back and chest) without upper epidermis, looking red, feeling a little...Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
In order for there to be a risk for HIV infection, the following needs to occur: 1) Direct contact with bodily fluids (blood, semen, vaginal secretions) 2) The fluids contain HIV 3) Fluids have access to mucous membranes or bloodstream. This is...
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Insertive Vaginal Sex - Did you say 1 in 500 with infected partnerDear Mr. Kull:Approximately two months ago I had unprotected sex (insertive vaginal... Read more »risk of infectionI had vaginal sex with a prostitute, although I used a condom, after 2 week I developed a very bad... Read more »
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Scientists Learn Why Even Treated Genital Herpes Sores Boost the Risk of HIV InfectionNew research helps explain why infection with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, increases the risk for HIV infection even after successful treatment heals the genital skin sores and breaks that often result from HSV-2. ... Read more »AIDS 2010: Study Finds Microbicide Containing HIV Drug Lowers Infection Risk in Women By 39%A microbicide gel containing Gilead's HIV drug tenofovir used by women before and after sex has been shown to reduce their risk of HIV infection by nearly 40%, according to a study unveiled at the International AIDS Conference-AIDS 2010 , Reuters ... Read more »Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive PeopleSTDs (sexually transmitted disease) that cause ulcerations (sores on the skin, including on or inside the genitals, mouth, or rectum) can dramatically increase the risk of picking up HIV, due to the fact that ulcers and open sores provide an easy... Read more »Gynecological Conditions and HIV/AIDSTable of Contents Vaginal Candidiasis Tips That May Help Prevent Yeast Infections Herpes Syphilis Other Common STIs Cervicitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Human Papillomavirus Menstrual Changes Menopause Interactions Between Anti-HIV... Read more »
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Cold sores /hiv infection
Posted by bug, 2 Replies
Hello,I recently had sex with a prostitute and was so drunk(and stupid) i couldn't think of any possible dangers. The prostitute had several cold sores on her body. We had unprotected oral sex (lasted less than a minute) and 2 times protected vaginal... Read more » stabbed myself with paperclip: risk of infection?
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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 » vaginal yeast infections
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could a woman have yeast infections and never know she has one say if she was hiv pos would she continue to have yeast infections that would never require treatment Read more » Vaginal infections and HIV ?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Before starting my relation with my boyfriend, both were tested for HIV and other STD, but when we gave up the condom I started suffering from candidal infections. Can I relate it to HIV ? Weve been monogamous for two years before the test ? Can I...
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