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A BIG HUG &THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY

Dear Dr.Thnak you for your replyI checked your Archives i could not find the bank details to transfer fund and also if you can please let me know my risk too to my below worry.I had unprotected Oral sex (Fellatio )encounter and deep tongue kissing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Amit,I have no idea if the sex worker you "encountered" was HIV positive or not, so I have no way of knowing if you were exposed to HIV or not. If she was poz, your risk of HIV transmission would be very low unprotected oral, deep... Read more »

Doctor need a hug please answer me kindly i have just donated thank you so much 'i need your words

Dear doctor Bob,I have been living in complete fear, after a traumatic experience I always think that I will get sick from a hug a hand shake etc i have seem to lost my trust Recently I had a rapid saliva test done the test came out ok, but since I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately I cannot tell you that you are OK, because you obviously are not. There is no doubt HIV infection is not your problem; however, you do have a very significant problem with irrational fear of HIV, anxiety, depression and paranoid... Read more »

Response from the Top Engineer + Digital Hugs Attached ;)

Hey Doc, Thanks for your detailed response. I really appreciate it. I just wanted to mention a few things about your response ! 1- As for the statistics, you're right ! I know the estimated statistics per exposure. However, as you know better...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The bottom line does not change. Self diagnosis is inappropriate. Your assessment of your degree of HIV risk is way out of proportion to any actual degree of risk. Your "symptoms" are not suggestive of HIV. "Thinking" your... Read more »

Please Read. Digital Hugs Attached :)

Hi Doc, It has been great to read your forum. There is so much to learn not only scientifically, but also in terms of your perspective on life which is amazing and unique. I really wish you the best at all stages in life, which I really hope and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sure I'll post your comments primarily as yet another example of exactly what I hope the readers of this forum will not do! Self diagnose!You may be tops in your engineering class, but you fail the "common sense" test.Fact: You... Read more »

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risk revelance

Posted by Anonymous

Sexual Practices and Associated Risk of HIV Transmission

Safer sex: extremely low- or no-risk practices
Self-masturbation
Touching, massaging, hugging, caressing
Social (dry) kissing
Probably safe: very low-risk practices (small theoretic risk)
Frenc... Read more »

HIV risk from a hickey

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Can I get HIV from getting a hickey? Thanks. Read more »

HIV risk & subsequent ailments

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I recently had a low to moderate risk of exposure to HIV. I received unprotected oral & then 2 deep kisses from a prostitute who works the streets & for all I know is probably HIV+ she would undoubtedly being doing this for heroin. As well... Read more »

HIV risk????

Posted by maherabdulaziz, 1 Reply

just want to ask my risk for HIV. I'm 18 years old gay and had an unprotected oral sex with a guy of unknown status (first time to experience sexual encounter). He's older than me and first time to met him in a salon. I sucked his penis for about 10... Read more »

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