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Can U Get AIDS From Touching Scratch On Skin
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Ask the Experts
anal scratching - donation on the wayDr Bob,I recently developed an annoying anal itch that won't go away. Everytime I go to bed, it starts to itch. One day I found out that one of my co workers was HIV positive and that I might have touched her blood the day her nose...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. HIV doesn't survive very long outside the body.As for your anal itch, I'd suggest you see a dermatologist. There are a number of possible causes ranging from dry skin to a fungal infection to...
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doctor touched my penis with a pen (literally) and told me i can get aids from kissing (donation on the way)Hi doca doctor not as lovely as yourself was looking at my penis and then touched it with a pennow... Read more »Transmission from a ScratchIs it possible for HIV to be transmitted from a scratch that breaks the skin? From one that... Read more »
Articles
A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDSIntroduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »
60 Million Africans Have Been Touched by AIDS, Says UNAIDS Executive DirectorMaputo -- By continuing to devastate Africa's economies, communities, and development, HIV/AIDS has undoubtedly become Africa's biggest challenge. "Sixty million Africans have been touched by AIDS in the most immediate way. They are either living... Read more »
San Franciscans Honor Those Touched by AIDSOn Thursday, about 200 people gathered at a San Francisco performing arts center to hear elected officials, AIDS activists, and long-term survivors reflect on the 25 years that have passed since CDC first published a report about the disease that... Read more »
Sharing, Caring and Touching Lives -- Atlanta AIDS Education Organization "Positive PEACHES"It is my pleasure to spotlight a wonderful organization called, Positive PEACHES, Inc. The mission of Positive PEACHES, Inc. is to reduce the number of cases of HIV/AIDS by implementing educational strategies for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and to... Read more »
Connect With Others
Infection throgh scratches
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi, Hope someone can advise. I've always been served by this HIV positive beautician for about 2 years and have not feared for my life before. BUT since 11 Oct 1999, I've been living in fear of contracting HIV. On that day, while she was massaging... Read more » body fluid touched the skin without intercourse
Posted by mona811
can anyone tell me that if body fluid has touched the skin without intercoursing can person be effected with hiv
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HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read
Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies
HelloI have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read. I... Read more » For the worried well about Bird scratches
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
It is impossible to become infected with The HIV Virus from Birds.Dr. Anonymous 2001 Read more »
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