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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Vaginal Fluid
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Lesbians, Vaginal Secretions and HIV RiskGreetings Dr. Bob,I have yet to come across a post made by a lesbian to this board, so here's my contribution. On December 27, 2002, I had contact with a woman (ok, a stripper!) of unknown HIV status. While I did use my finger to explore her...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
...some interest; although, the answer is really rather straightforward. Your risk of HIV transmission from the finger play, and a vaginal fluid coated nipple nosh, is essentially nonexistent. Even a "closet hypochondriac" can't contract HIV this...
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Is there any risk?This question may sound a bit strange, but can HIV be transmitted from vaginal fluid even though... Read more »Vaginal secretions and HIVRecently I visited an Asian Massage Parlor and inserted my fingers in a masseues vagina. I went... Read more »
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Myths About HIV...tears, sweat, mosquitoes, pools, or casual contact." The reality: HIV can only be transmitted through infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. The most common ways for HIV to be transmitted are through unprotected sexual... Read more »
Presence of Lactobacillus May Reduce HIV Concentration in Vaginal Fluid...occurs naturally in the vaginal flora of many women (and is similar to a bacteria found in yogurt), appears to reduce vaginal HIV viral load. Jane Hitti: We were interested to see how healthy vaginal bacteria, as well as abnormal vaginal... Read more »
HIV Transmission... Which body fluids transmit HIV? These body fluids have been shown to contain high concentrations of HIV: blood semen vaginal fluid breast milk other body fluids containing blood The following are additional body fluids that may... Read more »
HIV Transmission...spread through the following body fluids: Blood (including menstrual blood) Semen and other male sexual fluids ("pre-cum") Vaginal fluids Breast milk HIV is not spread through these body fluids: Sweat Tears Saliva (spit) The... Read more »
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Posted by Sol, 1 Reply
...maybe there was the outside chance that after having protected sex, when I had unprotected oral sex, HIV was transmitted from vaginal fluids, etc. Anyway, am very depressed and scared. Gave blood for my HIV PCR test yesterday and will collect...
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Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----
Posted by von, 1 Reply
...Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear
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Condom Failed during rubbing
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
...Hi, I have read a lot about HIV, the way it transmits. Althoug I am little afraid over my incident. I was with a prostitute. I did not do any vaginal or anal
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a question
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
...how long does HIV live outside the body? especially in the vaginal fluid and other woman fluids.
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