Can Hiv Be Transmitted From A Pin

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Ten Pin Bowling

Is there any chance of contracting HIV or any other STDs from leftover blood or other human stuff in the holes in bowling bowls in public bowling alleys? Thanks Dr Bob whether you answer or not, i will contiue to support the foundation and read...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,It may have been awhile since I've been bowling, but I don't remember there being a whole lotta blood on the lanes. After all, this is bowling, not rugby or boxing, frevinsakes! No, there is no risk of STDs, including HIV, from... Read more »

Infection from pin stick?

I recently stuck my fingertip on one of those pins that come with a new shirt. It wasn't a very deep puncture.... it only bled when I squoze my finger slightly. If someone at the factory with HIV also stuck themselves, is it possible that there...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. You are not at any risk of acquiring HIVunder the these circumstances. HIV will not survive outside the body formore than a few minutes. You would therefore not be at any risk, assumingthere was even blood there... Read more »

Stuck by pin attached to new men's shirts

Infection from pin stick?I recently stuck my fingertip on one of those pins that come with a new shirt when I as shopping at the store. It wasn't a very deep puncture.... it only bled when I squoze my finger slightly. I am worrying if another...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The CDC told you "NO but YES at the same time"???? Well, that was certainly helpful now wasn't it???The chances of your contracting HIV as a result of getting stuck by a pin in a new shirt while shopping at a store are beyond... Read more »

Splinter removal with pin

Hi Doctor,Something happened today that has me pretty upset, and I'm hoping you can shed some light on the situation. At work today, I noticed that I had a little splinter or something in my forearm, so I started to try and dig it out, which...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would not be concerned about this event. I would not recommend testing either. I hope this helps.... Read more »

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Pin stick and HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

This may be a stupid question and some of you out there may laugh, but it is something that is not funny to me.

Earlier tonight, I walked outside with my socks on to put something in my truck (which was parked in the driveway). On my way back... Read more »

Hiv usually transmitted before people know

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - HIV infection is likely to be transmitted before people are even aware that they are carriers, UK researchers report in the January 3rd issue of AIDS.

"The study demonstrates that a significant proportion of new HIV-1... Read more »

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Hi there,

Thank you in advance for reading...

I attended a "rave" like party on 8/21/10. At this party, nitrous balloons were being passed around. I took several hits...And now I am wondering if there is any chance I can get HIV from sharing a balloon. Read more »

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