HIV Test After Rectal Bleeding

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can anal sex without bleeding can cause hiv (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

hello doctor 1 week before i had anal sex without condom i was at insertive position but there was no bleeding from his anus is i am at risk of hiv doctor i dont know his hiv status please answer my question it is freaking me out... thanks ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected sex is risky business, whether you're the top gun or bottom boy. It's concerning to see how many guys think that if they only top they are not at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS! This is certainly not the case. See... Read more »

Rectal Bleeding... very scared PLEASE HELP!! DR.B

Hello DR.Bob... I have a very short question... Does HIV cause Rectal Bleeding? Or can it be a... Read more »

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Bleeding rectal ulcers

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Oral Sex Bleeding Gums and Hiv...Please help

Posted by terrifiednFla, 1 Reply

I have been engaging in performing oral sex for many months on different men with HIV status unknown. None of which ejaculated in my mouth. But after what im feeling I am fearful that i have contracted HIV. I tasted blood in my mouth and had... Read more »

bleeding gums

Posted by Anonymous

I'm waiting to get tested after a possable exposier.Recently after brushing my teath I had bleeding gums.Half an hour later I did the most stupidist thing and deep kissed my girlfriend.I am worried to death that I may have exposed her.Anyone in here... Read more »

bleeding!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi all, i have a question because i'm really scared. my boyfriend was fingering me and he was being pretty rough, and afterwards i saw that i was bleeding (streaks on my legs and on toilet paper - yikes!). this happens sometimes, especially if i... Read more »

Petachiae Bleeding into Skin

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello everyone:
Is it possible to have petachiae 8 months after possible exposure. I have these little red spots all over my body
trunk, arms, legs about 30 of them. They are spread out all over not in a patch or anything. I did some research and they... Read more »

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