Can Std Treatment Slow The Spread Of HIV Infection?

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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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Does Kissing and touching spread STD?

Hi Doctor, I went to several sex workers during the past two months and I just touch them, kissed them on the mouth and head area and neck, and just suck their breasts.( but do not notice any blood or sores) My quetion is, may I...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is possible, but unlikely. The most likely way to transmit a sexually transmitted infection is through genital contact. Unless your genitals came into direct contact with your partner's genital area or mouth, you should not be worrying about... Read more »

HIV and STD statistics in the United States

Can you please tell me how fast HIV is spreading in the US? Is it something that we should be very woried about? If there were 50 people in a room howmany could possible be HIV possitive if you have any %? Also, what other STDs are being spread...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your questions. In regard to the spread of HIV in the USA:Since we do not have nationwide HIV reporting, we do not have very good data regarding the recent spread of HIV in the United States. But based on limited data from the states... Read more »

HIV/STD testing and how long to wait "I infected my wife"

five years ago i had risky encounter then developed many symptoms afterwards but tested neg for hiv plus many other std tests. I recently married and infected her with the virus that she is so sick and wanted to divorce me in just 3 months of our...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question!I'm sorry to hear that your sexual history, after so many years, is interrupting your current relationship. Let's try to work out some details together and make you get the answers you need to move forward... Read more »

STD/HIV (QTND: HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)

Yes, my name is Marklyn and after viewing this site & looking around i couldn't seem to find my answer if full so I figure i would write you Dr. Robert. I just wanted to ask a couple questions, 1. Can two people who DON'T have ANY...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Marklyn,Apparently you didn't look very hard! See below for a small sampling of what is in the archives.Dr. Bobcan you get hiv/aids if you.. (QTND: HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)Jun 2, 2008 me and my partner have been... Read more »

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Why does HIV continue to spread?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I saw a report on my local TV station that said that HIV continues to spread in American cities. Why aren't young people heeding the message and using condoms? Is unprotected sex worth a life time of being on toxic drugs? Read more »

Does slow seroconversion = slow progression?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey everyone, thanks for your help with my other questions a few pages back. I would like to buy everyone a drink when this is all over, but probably can't aford it!

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Does anyone know of any natural indicators of the rate of hiv disease... Read more »

STD VS. HIV

Posted by mental_case, 2 Replies

I know alot of you worry about this as have i so here is a post from Dr.Gallant in regards to std being more easily spread then hiv. i hope it helps (it has helped me)
a little anyway.
By Joel E. Gallant, M.D., M.P.H. (02-Mar-1999)

Is it true that... Read more »

STD & HIV?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Hello,

It has been sometime i've made a posting. Just wanna update my condition. I still have night sweats,i have swelling under my armpits, i have a slight swelling on the joint between my leg and torso. I do have scallop toungue. I have been... Read more »

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