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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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curious (SEXUAL TRANSMISSION OF HEPATITIS C)(HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION)(CURE FOR HIV)

Hey Dr. Frascino,First off, thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication to all of us who need answers doesnt go unnoticed. You are a great person.I have a couple of questions.What is your oppinion on hepatitis c as an STD. Ive heard...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.I've discussed the sexual transmission of hepatitis C many times in this forum. Check the archives! As an example, I'll reprint below some information form the archives pertaining to this topic. 2.If someone is infected with several... Read more »

Oral Sex from Crack Addicts and HIV transmission

Dr. Bob, I hope you can address this specific situation-- a situation that does not seem to be referred to anywhere on this forum the high HIV infectivity of crack addicts on the urban streets and receiving oral sex.First, for many years I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,It's important to note that 20% of the over-1,000,000 HIV-positive folks in the US have absolutely no idea they are infected with the virus. Consequently, whether it's a crack whore or a clueless and unsuspecting HIV-positive... Read more »

extremely worrieddesperate for advicedontation info (PIMPLES AND HIV TRANSMISSION RISK, 2011)

Hello Doctor, I really appreciate the good work and really prepared to donate..a minimum of 50 dollars...I went to a strip club last weekend. The girl was wearing a small and thin pantie. while dancing she was touching her finger all along through...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Relax Max! Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. See below. If HIV were transmitted that easily, it would have wiped out the planet long ago!Thanks for your support of The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org).... Read more »

HIV Transmission while on HAART

I just read an article on The Body titled "Swiss experts say individuals with undetectable viral load and no STI cannot transmit HIV during sex".(http://www.aidsmap.com/en/news/4E9D555B-18FB-4D56-B912-2C28AFCCD36B.asp)I was diagnosed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I have addressed the "Swiss Report" many times already in this forum. (See below and check the archives!)Your basic understanding is correct. If your HIV plasma viral load has been driven to undetectable levels by your HIV medications,... Read more »

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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 »

chances of HIV transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everyone, i was wondering what are the chances of contracting the HIV virus having unprotected sex with someone who has it? for example, i don't understand how magic johnson have the virus and cookie (the wife) who became pregnant doesn't have... Read more »

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