HIV Transmission From Sanitary Pad

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Sanitary Pads - Real risk or no risk?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,
I was walking a dark alley near my place when I stumbled upon a sanitary pad. Not sure if it was soiled or not, although I believe it was unused since it looked clean even in the dark. I was wearing flip-flops at the time and I had a small... Read more »

Things to know about HIV Transmission

Posted by health2010, 1 Reply

is it true that an hiv test is invalid if the blood drawn for the test is among several drawings of blood duirng the same session for other tests? Read more »

Things to know about HIV Transmission

Posted by bartleby, 2 Replies

Before you worry your head off about HIV, please make sure you understand some basics to see if you if you were at risk.
What is HIV?
How is HIV transmitted? Read more »

HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need to ascess my risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. 6 days ago, I met up with this man that I had chatted to online and we had unprotected sex.
There was a lot of open mouth kissing and fondling. He proceeded to masturbate... Read more »

Hiv transmission through contact of vaginal fluid with an open wound?

Posted by neibet, 1 Reply

What is the risk of HIV transmission through the exposure of an open wound to vaginal secretions.
Assuming i am having a back massage and i have an open injury on my back and the masseuse was sitting naked in my back with her vagina in direct... Read more »

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Sanitary pad splash In eye

Dear dr Bob, I am a nurse from Australia and honestly in freaking out I don't think there are any questions like mine in the forums. I was at work last night and went to the toilet to change my sanitary pad, when I dropped my sanitary pad in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

G'day, Nurse from Oz."I feel as if I'm being paranoid...." I agree, you are being overly paranoid! PEP is definitely not warranted. As this happened at work, you should report the potential exposure to occupational health. They... Read more »

could sanitary mesaures cause microsccopic cuts to let in HIV

Help.....several times during that time of the month I took unsanitary measures....where I went ot the gym and worked out but continued to use the same sanitary napkin after I worked out as I did before and during my workout. Could things liek this...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Your question is very confusing. Are you HIV positive or negative? In either case your question is not about mental health but about transmission so I suggest you resubmit it to the transmission expert here at TheBody.comMichael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

HIV - AIDS Transmission

Hi, my mom is infected by HIV, i help her appllying pain releif ointment on her back bone, i see the blood scratches on her body.. is there any chance that it is transmitted to me. Please help i am in big delima....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm very pleased you are helping your mom. You can care for her without worry of acquiring HIV by following some very basic precautions. (See below.) Give your mom a big hug from me, OK?Dr. BobWhat You Need to Know About HIV and AIDSIf... Read more »

Possible HIV transmission.... (Desperately need answer)

Today I was at the gas station I am usually very careful about touching the number pad and I never touch the pump with my bare hands. But, I was driving in my car and put hand sanitizer on my hands. I did not notice any blood on my hands. I have a...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiNo reason for concern! If it were not your blood, HIV begins to die once it is leaves the body and is unable to infect. HIV transmission occurs when there is a direct exchange of body fluid. This incident if it were not your blood, was not that,... Read more »

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