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HIV Transmission

Table of Contents How HIV Spreads Methods of Transmission Rare Types of Transmission Avoiding Transmission How HIV Spreads Many people still do not understand how HIV is passed, or transmitted, fromone person to another. Knowing the basics helps you avoid getting the virus ifyou are HIV-negative, and avoid giving it to someone else if you are livingwith HIV (HIV+). HIV is spread through contact with the following body fluids: ...

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transmission in hot tubs/pools

can joeshmo get hiv/aids if the affected hiv patient billybob urinates in the same pool or hot tub that joeshmo is in at the time?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Pool pee-pee???? Again???? Aughhhhhh! Another QTND (Question That Never Dies) Listen, even if Billy Bob is infected (as opposed to being "affected") with HIV and decides to piss directly on Joe Schmo in the pool or while lying on... Read more »

HIV transmission from condom slip/HIV virus stable in water

My question is a combined question. This is the 1st and last time I will ever make such a poor judgement call. I am uncircumsized. Had sex with a sex worker. Used a condom during vaginal and oral intercourse. She used lubrication. I was kind...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYou used protection and even though the condom slipped some you were always covered and as long as you had no open sores on your penis there was no risk of HIV transmission. You did everything right.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Transmission from menstrual period in a pool!

I previously asked this question. Tested at 3, 6 and 9 months (negative) but have had persisten symptoms (sore throat); was in a pool with my children, did not know had my period; they started getting symptoms (sore throat)this has continued for all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,HIV cannot be transmitted via swimming pools, whether an HIVer had her period while doing laps or was profusely bleeding from a slashed artery while swimming. No risk. None. OK?Thanks for the donation to The Robert James Frascino AIDS... Read more »

HIV transmission from water splash in the eye/s in public restroom

I went to a movie theater yesterday. I was splashed in the eye with water by someone who had just washed or rinsed his hands after using the toilet. I don't know this person or their HIV status. I don't know if they had cuts in their...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Is this a risk for HIV transmission?" Nope!Should you take PEP? No, of course not. What you should do is read through the archives of this forum, paying particular attention to exactly how HIV is and is not transmitted!Dr. Bob... Read more »

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hiv transmission

Posted by tcocoa, 1 Reply

In jan 2012 my beloved nephew passed away due to a massive stroke and he was only 41. long story short, my nephews friend and I decided to comfort each other during this difficult time. I wanted to die with my nephew i might add, anyway, over the... Read more »

flesh wound transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I touched the outside parts of a sex workers vagina while in the shower. While there was no visible cuts on my hand. I had a relatively fresh 2 hour old 2mm flesh wound in my wrist which I got from scratching (very superficial). What if vaginal... Read more »

is this a form of transmission??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i accidentally pricked myself with one of those nails people put in bulletin boards to hold papers, i'm sorry i don't recall the name right now, it fell on the floor with all the papers and i was putting it back and i pricked myself on my finger, no... Read more »

Blood transmission...scared

Posted by SBGuard, 1 Reply

I'm a 22 year old female and I work as a security guard. A little over two weeks ago, I responded to a fight out in a parking. Two males were fighting (they were hitting each other in the ribs, face, and abdomen-which resulted in a lot of blood-and... Read more »

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