Can Urinalysis Give Suspicions Of Stds Or Hiv

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What exactly is "clinical suspicion for HIV"?

Dr. Bob:You been so kind to answer several questions before. I have a new one, different but as important, that seeks to answer when clinical suspicion for HIV is really clinical suspicion for HIV.Im still having a lot of issues two years plus...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.No, absolutely not. Your "many negative/undetected results" definitively eliminate the possibility of HIV.2.No.3.No.I suggest you follow up with the immunologist for a repeat CD4 count in November as planned. I also suggest you stop... Read more »

INDIRECT suspicions

Dear Dr. Wohl, I just had a question about the presence of hiv infection(sorry, wrong forum, but... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

suspicion and obsession are gonna destroy me

hola ,first of all , I hope that my english is understood. I'll try to use all the books of my... Read more »

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can you detect HIV w/ a normal urinalysis?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

can you detect HIV w/ a normal urinalysis just like what you take in school check ups? pls answer. Read more »

Failed a Urinalysis

Posted by SDNavy, 4 Replies

Hey,

I recently had a random urinalysis at work, and come to find out I failed it. I do not do illegal drugs, but I do take the meds my doctor have prescribed to me. I am getting mixed answers from various doctors as to wether or not my meds can make... Read more »

stds are more likely than hiv? correct me plz

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my dr told me this, yet i didn't believe him you have a 80-100% chance of getting an std. from a female as opposed to hiv. wow that kinda makes a person feel better. as i haven't had an std. in the archives i found that, men that have sex only... Read more »

Possible exposure to HIV/STDS?

Posted by James3, 1 Reply

Possible HIV/STD exposure
Hello everyone, I was in a situation recently that has given me some concern about possible HIV/STD exposure.

I am a male, always been with women but decided I wanted to try something with another guy. I met him online, and... Read more »

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