HIV Test After Receiving Head

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Survival Rates Among HIV-Positive People Who Receive Lab Tests Similar to People Who Do Not Receive Tests, Study Finds

Survival rates among HIV-positive people who undergo routine viral load and CD4+ T cell counts were nearly the same as those who do not receive the tests, according to a study published on Friday in the journal Lancet , the CP/Google.com reports ... Read more »

MSM Attending College in Beijing Who Undergo Voluntary HIV Counseling, Testing Will Receive Money, Free Medical Care

Men who have sex with men and are enrolled in Beijing universities recently have been offered 50 yuan, or about $6.50, and free medical care if they agree to undergo voluntary HIV counseling and testing under a program officially launched Tuesday, ... Read more »

Head of South Africa's Independent Democrats Party Receives HIV/AIDS Activist Award From Canadian Volunteer Group

The Toronto-based not-for-profit volunteer group South African Women for Women on Sunday awarded Patricia de Lille, head of South Africa's Independent Democrats party, its HIV/AIDS Activist Award for her work to combat the disease in South Africa,... Read more »

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Receiving Head

Good Evening, Dr. Frascino, I am writing this because I am worried sick about an incident that happened with my co-worker today. I got head from her in her car for about 10 seconds and she only sucked on the top part. To begin with, I am very...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

Truth about oral sex and hiv - mixed messages received from a test counselor (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX, 2010)

I have been tested at 3 months, 6 months and a year all negative. I was told that I should test up until six months from a possible exposure. The year test was the start of yearly testing I want to begin as part of my routine exams. I also tested...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Confused,Yes, there are many mixed messages out there regarding the HIV test window. Guidelines in parts of Australia advise that a six weeks test is conclusive. Other older guidelines claim six months are necessary for a definitive result. In... Read more »

HIV+ rimmer to HIV- receiver (RIMMING 2008)

i am hiv- & have met a guy who is hiv+... he says that he would love to preform oral to anal on me... which I enjoy very much but he says it is a pretty nonexsistent risk for him to rim me... i asked him about dental dam usage but he said there...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,There have been no cases of HIV transmission/acquisition from rimming or getting rimmed. See below.Dr. Bobsorry (RIMMING 2008)Jul 26, 2008 Dear Dr. Bob, Please help.I went to a massage girl, and she did anal licking on me.It was only for a few... Read more »

Just received negative HIV-test

This is not a question, is a message for Dr. Frascino and the general forum community. I had a nightmare 3 months after exposed myself to oral sex by three diferent female workers and thinking the worst of the worst as HIV is concerned. I got my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Felipe,Thank you for your very kind words and for taking the time to write in and share your story. Congratulations on your negative tests! WOO-HOO!Thanks also for your donation (www.concertedeffort.org). People who demonstrate generosity to... Read more »

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Those who receive oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It's virtually impossible to get HIV from someone giving you head. Have never heard of a case of someone getting HIV through saliva, even through a bite. Please get on with your lives. There are those of us who have actually been exposed to semen... Read more »

Received Positive Results Back Today

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Well, I'm a 29-year-old guy that received a call today from my doctor that I tested positive. The blood test was for an unrelated problem, and I casually agreed to throw on the HIV test since it had been about a year since my last test. After I... Read more »

receiving oral sex and risk of Hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Im very worried as I am a hyphochondriac, I am a male and I recently had a female perform unprotected oral sex to completion with ejaculation in her mouth and I was wondering what are the chances of getting Hiv trhis way? I did not notice any cold... Read more »

Just received my results

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Yesterday 15 March 2005 i received my second HIV test results confirming that i was positive. The first diagnosis was on the 19 Feb 2005. The person who has infected me was my fianc (ex now) who decided not to tell me that he is positive untill when... Read more »

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