Being Exposed To HIV Does It Mean I Will Get HIV

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When exposed to HIV you are exposed HEP also?

Posted by Anonymous

I heard this is true because most people with HIV are coinfected with Hep. This means that the window period is at least 6 months, right? Anyway, if you have more questions go to www.aidsmeds.com and FEAR of HIV forum. Ask them the window period fo... Read more »

Concerned of ARS and HIV expose

Posted by Explorer3235, 4 Replies

I had protective condom safe sex penis vaginal insertive (I am the male).

On the 10th day after the possiable HIV expose I started having stiff leg muscles, then pain in my right thigh. This lasted for about (4) days then went away.

On the (14th)... Read more »

hiv exposer from a eviromental surface.

Posted by shayshay, 2 Replies

Hi, can a person get hiv if a drop of blood get on their virgan from a tiolet seat. I had a Naat test after 3-weeks neg and a 9-week Orasure Advaned neg also. What are my chances of having hiv. Thank you. hiv exposer from a eviromental surface.... Read more »

Did I expose someone to HIV?

Posted by ch1, 4 Replies

I was assaulted in an attempted robbery, someone hit me over the head with a rock.
I was not unconcious, but I bled a lot and two people kept cold compresses on my head until the ambulance arrived.
Both people were ladies in their 60's who do... Read more »

Help I Need Answers Think I've Been Exposed To Hiv

Posted by Fearful26, 2 Replies

Ok on Feb20-26,i spent those days over my ex-boyfriend's house.Feb 26 is when i went home,our last un-protected sex encounter.To make a long story short,i believe i've been exposed! Because around March 7-11,i have experinced flu-like symtoms,high... Read more »

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Does window period for HIV extend when simulatenously exposed to Hep

Dr. Douglas, I am confused when is 3 months valid or 6 months valid for the window period for HIV. I have read somewhere that co-infection with Hep might delay time to produce antibodies. Should not this mean that one who had unprotected sex with...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I think it is always safer to consider 6 months the safest. If you are really worried, then get the PCR tests for both. Get vaccinated for hep A and B and practice safe sex so you don't have to worry! ARS symptoms happen right away within weeks of... Read more »

HIV Exposed

Hi Doctor,I have been seeing a guy for 6 months now it was going really well then one night 2 months ago we got very drunk and had unprotected sex I was the bottom, it was only for about 10 minutes it was not rough sex and he never ejaculated in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected sex does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. That your partner did not ejaculate inside you would decrease the HIV-transmission risk somewhat. However, that he only found out about his HIV status recently... Read more »

Exposed to HIV via Oral Sex

Hi Dr. Frascino-I just got back from vacation in provincetown, MA, and I am now freaking out about an oral sex experiance that I had with a person that is HIV poz.Here's what happened. I met a person at a bar who told me that he's been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The "current findings" on the HIV risk associated with oral sex really haven't changed much. The HIV risk remains very low. The risk is always greater for the receptive partner compared to the insertive partner in any type of sex oral, anal... Read more »

HIV TEST taken @ 12 months from Exposer

Hello Dr Bob wish you was closer to me cause you can be my Dr , Anyway I seen this female dr she told me that hiv can take up two year before showing on test , I said I have talked two CDC and TheBody and she said I'm dr and I know what...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your doctor told you HIV can take up to two years before showing on a test??? Oh my. And she said you have to be tested up to five years after being raped???? WOWZA! So when you told her the experts at CDC and The Body disagreed with her... Read more »

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Early Identification, Treatment Needed for HIV-Positive, HIV-Exposed Infants, Children, Opinion Piece Says

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U.S. Updates Clinical Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children

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Pivotal HIV Prevention Trial for Women in Africa Finds That Use of Tenofovir Gel Does Not Prevent HIV: What Does This Mean for HIV Prevention for Women?

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