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risk of hepB from recieving oral sex

Respected doctor!!i m a confused man from india who is living in japan.i had recieved oral sex from a gal unknown status of hiv and hepatitis B.could you please help me to answer how much i m t risk of hiv and hepB from recieving oral sex not more...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would not expect you to acquire HBV from this exposure. I would get immunized against hepatitis B in the future so you will be protected from any future exposure.... Read more »

risks of hep-b

What is the cure rate right now for hep B? How many people actually clear the virus on their own... Read more »

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very concerned-close family members recently diagnosed with hepb and c.

two family members has recently been diagonosed with hepb and hepc. Im worried because we have... Read more »

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HIV risk?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I think this is low risk but just want some advice...
Visited 8 call girls over the past few years - HIV status unknown in each case. Vaginal sex each time with a condom which worked well (no splits or spills). On one occasion I gave oral... Read more »

Is it still possible?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I had unprotected sex with a prostitute on Oct 11, 2001. I was extremely drunk, and about two weeks after I had a burning sensation on/in my pecker. I went to a regular doctor, and a urologist, they both could find no infection. I had HIV test's ... Read more »

Anyone else out there had Hepatitis-B? PLS answer!

Posted by MarkyMark, 3 Replies

I know this doesnt have anything to go with HIV, but there were no forums for Hepatitis-B so I figure I would give this a shot. I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has... Read more »

i am a prostitute.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a prostitute and don't know my status.
In this country where i work, nobody has to check and us professionals are left alone if we mind our business. But reading so much about aids and stuff, i feel i should get tested.But then if i come out... Read more »

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