I Have Venereal Disease Does That Mean I Have Hiv

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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incurable venereal disease?

Hi, Dr.Kull. I have 2 questions today. I had looked at a leaflet telling that there are known 25 sorts of venereal disease in this world now and 4 of them are incurable. However it doesn't say what they are. Could you possibly tell me what...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I've never counted, and it would take too much time for me to describe all STIs here, so why don't you peruse some information we have here at The Body to learn more about <a... Read more »

Does gay men facesitting transmit venereal disease (FACESITTING)

Dear doc, Last night I let a man prostitute sit on my face and smother me with his bare ass. Is it safe? Does it transmit venereal disease...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Believe it or not, even questions about "facesitting" have indeed been addressed previously in this forum. (See below.) Readers, remember to check the archives!Dr. BobWill gay facesitting transmit aidsJul 1, 2007 Hello,dear doctor.... Read more »

Veneral infection by kissing

Hi, thenks in advanced. Im very worried because I have a pregnant wife. I went 2 days ago to a bachelors party with stripers (prostitutes). I did not have sex with them, but in one of the games one of the dancers gave me a french kiss for about 20...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I very strongly doubt that you could have contracted any venereal disease this way.Dr. McGovern... Read more »

what does it means when dr. say the disease has taken over?

my brother died of aids on May 4th 2008. his cd4 count was only 200, his weight was only 95lbs. his weight showed up as 120 but he was swollen so bad, in hips, thighs & lower legs& feet. dr. said due to malnutrition he had stopped eatting...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

First of all, I am very sorry to hear about your brother.It is hard to know what may have ultimately caused his death, but from what you describe he had been off is meds for a long time and had very advanced HIV disease. His immune system was very... Read more »

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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Symptoms mean EVERYTHING!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I used to work at an std clinic in Chicago:

If there was anykind of exposure - low or high - and then followed by more than 5 symptoms related to hiv (ie rash, fever, swollen nodes, joint pain, diariahh etc) beginning 2-4 weeks after the... Read more »

Does HIV postive really mean anything?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

HI forgive me i say soemthing that may sound stupid. I have read alot abt HIV AND AIDS, BUT recently reading Christine Maggiore i am wondering is she might be right. She challenges almost every known fact on HIV/aids 'That many experts now contend... Read more »

Poz magazine sanctions that HIV is a gay disease

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Peter Staley formerly of AIDSMEDS (now owned by Poz Magazine) agrees with the new LA Public Service Announcements that stress HIV is a gay disease.

Here is the article that critizes these ads.

HIV Ads Embrace, and Stun, Audience
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