Bleeding Nose And Hiv

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Bleeding nose & H.I.V. :

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Last week i had a bleeding nose while i was blowing my nose, it lasted about 2 mintues & today the same thing. What does this mean?

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Nose Bleeds?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Could frequent nose bleeds be a sign of HIV infection, or are they common amongst people with HIV/AIDS?

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Can HIV be transmitted through nose-mucousmembrane

Posted by madeinkorea, 1 Reply

Hi All,
Can HIV be transmitted through nose mucous membranes?
My exposure was, accidental nose picking with unknown person's blood in my fingers? Only after the nose picking incident I realized that the person I had handshake was bleeding and I was... Read more »

Blood in the Nose

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi all! Please help - I have dry blood inside my nose, stuck to the sides. It's not that close to the openings of the nostrils but rather deeper. Has anyone had the same problem before? The blood IS NOT coming out of my nose, but when I scrape off... Read more »

Fingering & HIV infection(Via Nose)

Posted by chrisenquist, 3 Replies

Hi,
1. Can a person(let's say subject A-male) get infected by accidently inserting vaginal fluids(from an infected person, let's say subject B) into nose?

Assuming, subject A did fingering activity on subject B who works at a night club, but after... Read more »

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HIV and Nose Bleeds

Hi, my husband is HIV pos. and I'm negative. He has been having nose bleeds and I was wondering if that is something to do with the HIV? He recently started taking viramune and truvada. Though I don't think the nose bleeds are from those...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV infection can cause some bleeding disorders (such as a low platelet count). HIV drugs, including nevirapine (Viramune), can also cause problems with the liver, resulting in bleeding problems, but this occurs rarely. The vast majority of nose... Read more »

Can HIV particles rest in nose hair & become reactivated if nose bleeds?

Hello Doctor Bob, I know my question might sound a bit looney tunes maximus. But I wouldn't be asking if I wasn't worried. Thank you sir. Could I get HIV if I inhale an HIV air particle from a close-by HIV+ person and the particle...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You state: "I know my question might sound a bit looney tunes maximus." I absolutely agree, but would leave off the "might sound a bit" and substitute "is"!Your fears are totally unwarranted. HIV cannot be... Read more »

nose bleed

today my brother had a nose bleed and to cover his nose i gave him my t-shirt that i was wearing at the time, i don't know my HIV status, if i was HIV+ is there any chance of him getting infected like this ? please answer my question in worried...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

You don't get HIV from t-shirts. There's no risk of HIV transmission.That said, if you think that you might have HIV, it's a terrifically good idea for your health (and perhaps others) to get tested and know your status.Be well,BY... Read more »

nose bleeds

ive been having sporadic nosebleeds for sometime, i recently saw my doctor and he said i have idiopathicthromboctopinic purpura, what exactly is that and what can i do to fix it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The answer depends partly on what your HIV status is and what HIV drugs (and other drugs) you are taking. Can you provide that information so response can be as helpful as possible?... Read more »

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