Bug Bites And Hiv Transmission

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HIV Transmission

Table of Contents How HIV Spreads Methods of Transmission Rare Types of Transmission Avoiding Transmission How HIV Spreads Many people still do not understand how HIV is passed, or transmitted, fromone person to another. Knowing the basics helps you avoid getting the virus ifyou are HIV-negative, and avoid giving it to someone else if you are livingwith HIV (HIV+). HIV is spread through contact with the following body fluids: ...

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bed bugs and hiv (BED BUGS, 2008)

CAN BED BUGS PASS HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Another QTND (question that never dies) and ATNC (answer that never changes).See below.Dr. BobBed bugs and transmissionAug 11, 2008 We have a serious bed bug infestation problem in Vancouver Canada. Bed bugs feast on blood. Can bed bugs be... Read more »

Is a pimple/bug bite hermetically sealed?

2 logical questions doc,If a drop of infected blood were to fall on a non-bleeding pimple and/or a minor insect bite scab would there be a chance of transmission?Do scabs and closed pimples offer the same protection as the epidermis against...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Two logical questions." The same logical answer. HIV cannot penetrate intact skin. A closed pimple or scabbed insect bite would not be considered an HIV risk.You're welcome.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Bed bugs and transmission

We have a serious bed bug infestation problem in Vancouver Canada. Bed bugs feast on blood. Can bed bugs be transmitters of HIV? For instance, if a hotel bed has these bugs and bite an HIV+ guest, can they transmit HIV to the next guest who...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,As I frequently (constantly?) suggest, if questioners would check the archives, over 90% of them would find the information or reassurance they are searching for. You are yet another prime example! See below. Be well. Stay well.Dr. BobHIV and... Read more »

bed bug bites and HIV. Please concern.

Dr., Here is my situation. I had gone to visit couple of my friends who lives in a different state. I stayed at my friends place for two nights. I know this guy used to go around a lot in the college, he used to tell me that he has slept with...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

You cannot get HIV from bed bugs or any other insects.... Read more »

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Biting Stripper

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Oh I know this is ridiculous. but I can't shake it. So I hpe to get an answer from someone with real HIV knowledge. Is there any way to get infected from a bite, this stripper was giving me a lap dance, and then she friggin bit me pretty damn... Read more »

HIV from biting

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, I have a question. Am I at risk from biting someone? It was just a playful bite, not hard or vicious, but I accidentally bit a little too hard and a drop or two of blood oozed out. Could a few remnants of blood remained on my teeth and infected... Read more »

bug bites

Posted by alive2, 3 Replies

i was out on the 4th, only in yard.(close to park, i can see fireworks from yard). as i was sitting and pounding a few beers, (yeah, i know)i was virually eatin alive by misquitoes. its not a surprise to me getting bit by the critters, or how many... Read more »

New ways of transmission between partners?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I hope this post doesn't come off as juvinile.
I am in a situation that I am sure many of you are in. My partner is positive and I am currently negative. I am rather comitted to staying negative though I am more committed to my life with the man I... Read more »

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