Which Body Fluids Contain The Aids Virus

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How is HIV passed from one person to another? Which body fluids transmit HIV? How well does HIV survive outside the body? Can I get HIV from anal sex? Can I get HIV from vaginal sex? Can I get HIV from oral sex? How can I prevent HIV transmission when using sex toys? Can I get HIV from injecting drugs? Is there a connection between HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases? Are health care workers at risk of getting HIV on...

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how long a HIV virus can survive in da water,even if its contain blood.

I want to know,how long hiv virus can be alive in da blood,and if a drop of blood is there in the glass of water whice is carrying hiv virus,than how long the virus can survive....

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,First off, there is absolutely no risk from a situtation like the one you're describing. NONE.There's needs to be HIV positive body fluid coming out of someone's body and going immediately/directly into yours.... Read more »

HIV virus survival in bodily fluids outside the body

Hi, I've found various replies on this site ( eg. http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Workplace/Q47612.html ) that any wet liquid capable of transmitting HIV should be considered as potentionally infectious. I'm not refering to any specific...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I agree with the information in the post. It does not refer to "all bodily fluids," but rather specifically to "blood, semen, vaginal fluids or breast milk." There are some bodily fluids; such as tears, sweat, and urine;... Read more »

Concentrations of HIV in body fluids

According to AIDS books and research articles, there are enormous amount of hiv in body fluids(some millions per ml,to my memory) Dr.Sowadsky, what would be the REAL hiv concentration in the body fluids in the worset situation?(for example, in the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. There is no such thing as a "Real" or "textbook" answer to this question. This is because the viral load can vary tremendously from one person to another. It could also vary from one stage of... Read more »

Very confused about contact with infected body fluids

Dear Dr Bob,I recently sent you a question regarding pre-ejaculate saturated underwear. I am a woman, and while receiving a massage, i felt the man's penis press against my underwear (my skirt was rolled up to just under my buttocks. When I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Latex or polyurethane condoms can prevent HIV transmission if used properly and if they don't fail (break).Spermicides and microbicides do not stop or prevent HIV. In fact a previous popular spermicide, Nonoxynol-9, actually increased the... Read more »

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Once the fluid containing HIV dries, is it dead?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Once vaginal secretion dry, would the HIV in them die? And how long would HIV live if it were into underwear? Would it die once soaked in? Read more »

Infectious fluids

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

#1 Blood
#2 Semen
#3 Saliva
#4 Sweat

Its all documented go find it for yourselves.

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Vaginal Fluids + Viral Load

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How does this actually work?
If a man has unprotected vaginal sex with an HIV+ women, what are his chances of getting the virus? Do a women's vaginal fluids have to contain a certain amount of the virus, even if some does get into the tip of the... Read more »

Vaginal Fluid in my Cock Head

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