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HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing HAND Treatment for HAND Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls every function in our bodyand allows us to think, see, feel, touch, hear, smell, and move. The brain andthe spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). While we do not know exactly how it happens, scientists...

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percentage of transmitting HIV infected blood thru a cut on hands

To Doctor Bob.I am a nurse with patient newly diagnosed with HIV. Before he had this diagnosis, i happen to obtain blood samples from him to be send to laboratory for some routine tests.and by accident, some blood spilled on my cut hands. i have a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.All occupational exposures should be reported to your occupational health division so that the incident can be documented and the exposure evaluated and treated if needed. If you had done this, you wouldn't be panicking now, as you would... Read more »

HIV Infection via Hand Job and Kissing in Manstrual blood

I hired a bar girl in Bangkok 3 days back and I donot have the condemn as I did not intend to have sex. I did not touch her vagina, no frenck kiss, or sucking of boobs/vagina, and neither she had any. I only had few kisses over her mouth and other...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Stressed John,You hired a bar girl for a "one night in Bangkok" experience and didn't have a condom because you "did not intend to have sex"???? You really weren't planning to bang cock in Bangkok? Hmm. Hard to... Read more »

Follow-up to "RE: Worry over HIV risk from blood on volleyball 4th time asking Blood and breastmilk donation** PLEASE, PLEASE ANSWER"

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q220131.htmlThank you so much for answering my question. I REALLY appreciate it. I just wanted to ask you one more question, for clarification on the direct/immediate topic. I know that a blood smudge on...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,No it <b>would not</b> count as direct and immediate. You're not directly touching the source of blood (girl to ball to you is not direct). Likewise, you're not getting it inside your body immediately... Read more »

worried after blood test

Hello:I have been a sufferer of OCD for many years, and for the past three, I have been particularly worried about HIV. I have had several tests and they have always come back negative. Last week, I went for another test, and now I have anxiety...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

The nurse should have worn gloves, but you cannot get HIV infection from the process you described. It requires a large dose of virus (a significant amount of contaminated fresh blood) and a deep exposure (blood injected or in contact with a deep... Read more »

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hand job by prostitute

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

can you get hiv from a hand job by a prostitute???
Worried.

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hand job by prostitute

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I received a hand job from a prostitute. Can I get HIV/STD's from this. I am in an exclusive relationship, we don't wear condoms, do I need to be tested before my girlfriend and I have sex. I am really worried...

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WORRIED WELL, PLEASE ADVISE

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I HAVE A SMALL CUT ON MY HAND, THE MIDDLE NUCKLE, I WAS AT A HOLIDAY PARTY AND I WAS SHAKING PEOPLES HANDS, I AM VERY GERM FOBIC AND HAVE RECIEVED HELP FOR IT, GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS AS WE SPEAK, WELL FROM WASHING MY HANDS THEY CAN GET DRY, MY... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I keep hearing the good news of how many people were worried sick and find they are HIV -

Wonder how many people get on here and get tested then switch to the other forums because they are HIV POS?

It just seems impossible that so many folks doing... Read more »

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