Bloody Nose During Seroconversion

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Bloody Nose While Kissing

Posted by Sharpie, 1 Reply

Hello. I was recently kissing a guy and when I pulled back he noticed he had a bloody nose. His blood got on my face around the upper lip and nose area. While he says he is negative, I want to be sure if I should get tested or not. Is there a risk... Read more »

Seroconversion symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I can't seem to find the information I am looking for online: symptoms associated with seroconversion illness.

Here's my situation: My boyfriend is HIV-positive. I have thus far been negative. About a month ago, we had sex and I penetrated him... Read more »

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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NEUR0PATHY AND SEROCONVERSION .. PLEASE HELP ME..

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HI,

I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman that I do not know well. First, I had sex with her 9 weeks agon than again 7 weeks ago for the second time. I did not use condom both times, I know I was stupid.
I started have symptoms after 10 days... Read more »

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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casual contact, bloody nose

Dr Bob,If you came into close facial contact with a HIV positive person that you knew had recently snorted drugs and had a bloody nose, what would be the risk if any with talking with them quite closely and inhaling any air/vapour from their nose?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nonexistent. HIV is not transmitted by inhaling air/vapor. Period. Dr. Bob... Read more »

Bloody Nose while giving oral sex

Hi Dr. FrascinoRecently I gave oral sex to a guy that I had just met. While I was giving this guy head my nose started to bleed alittle, and I wiped my nose off with a napkin. Shortly after this happened he ejactulated down my throat. I got...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Worried in Florida,You got a bloody nose while sucking a penis Popsicle? Hmm . . . that's usually a mood breaker. That it didn't seem to bother you or Mr. Throbbing Tallywhacker suggests you must be damn good at your "job" (so... Read more »

longer ars duration , late seroconversion?

I have experience nasal congestion, feeling of always tired and low grade fever 2 weeks after possible exposure through anal intercourse. The symptoms lasted for almost 3 months. all blood works are normal. i had a stool exam after i tested negative...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

A negative test at 12 weeks is pretty conclusive. If an older HIV test was used, would retest in a month or so. If that is negative, you are done with testing.DW... Read more »

Possible Occupational Exposure And Seroconversion-Revised

Hi Dr. Frascino. My story began on 4/26/06 when at work a patients bloody sheet might have contacted some areas of eczema on my arms. I had forgotten about the areas because the eczema was not running or bleeding. There was however burning with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your HIV risk is negligible at best.1.No.2.Yes, most likely it would.3.Yes, in most cases.4.The window period is not really longer; however, in some cases (not yours), a repeat test at six months is recommended for other reasons.5.There are... Read more »

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