CHANCES OF HIV AFTER ONE EXPOSURE

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HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!! HIV SYMPTOMS, exposure, chances, aids, help

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Hello,"This establishment and the whole medical industry is conjuring a monstrous myth"???? And you consider this a sin for which I'll be sent to hell. Hmm. Now what makes you think that folks in the reality-based community might... Read more »

Potential anal exposure; on PEP. Chance of me remaining negative?

Hello Dr. Bob,On 9/6/09 morning I was having anal sex with a fuckbuddy, me being on the receptive... Read more »

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Dr. Bob, please read, only one chance please

Hi Dr Bob, this is the 3rd time Im writing to you, I really need your feedback please. Not sure if... Read more »

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chances of HIV transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everyone, i was wondering what are the chances of contracting the HIV virus having unprotected sex with someone who has it? for example, i don't understand how magic johnson have the virus and cookie (the wife) who became pregnant doesn't have... Read more »

chances of 12 weeks negative turning into positive

Posted by kitten1970, 4 Replies

Hi,
I engaged in a risky exposure and have had followng tests:
DNA/PCR negative at 4 weeks
Antiboy negative at 4 weeks
DNA/PCR negative at 8 weeks
Antibody negative at 8 weeks
Antibody negative at 12 weeks
It has been around 4 1/2 months since exposure... Read more »

1 in 200 chance

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have read that unprotected vaginal intercource with a female who is positive carries about a 1 in 200 chance of exposure for man. Does this sound right to yall. Also studies of discordant couples where one was positive and one was negative tracked... Read more »

Is there a snowballs chance in hell of being +?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi All,

My exposure was low risk oral sex with a femal from eastern Europe. It only lasted a minute, was very light, and she wasnt menstrating. I had severe night sweats two weeks after, and many continuing symptoms. Currently, I have burning feet,... Read more »

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