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A thousand questions borne of terror & sadness...

Posted by YetiLord75, 2 Replies

I had inebriated sex with someone other than my wife almost a full month ago. Because I was drunk, the condom I was trying to use did not stay on and I continued to have sex with her despite the lack of condom, in my stupidly drunk state.

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how do u get it and know u have it when your born?

Posted by Adioatticus, 1 Reply

i posted beforeand stuff, and im just wondering...i got great answers that said since we didnt have sex before with other people we arent at risk...but then how do we know one of us wasnt born with it? would we like know when we went to the docters... Read more »

borning tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

People, i have this unpleasant sensation of tingling and burning in the tip of my tongue, i heard that this could be HIV related. Is this true? Itested neg at 4 months and smoke a lot, do anyone of you smoke? Has anyone of you experienced... Read more »

I was born in 1984, at a hospital that later was

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

found to have used infected blood in transfusions. I was a premie, and had heath complications. I have type 0 blood. I was tested for HIV when I was somewhere between the age of 4 months and four years (my mom told me, but i've forgotten when).... Read more »

New born

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Need some advice here guys....just been diagnosed month ago. I'm 22yrs & I've read lots of people who've been living with this virus for more than 10yrs...what is the secret? Was shocked when I heard the results but there is one thing that I... Read more »

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Foot Fetish and STD's

Dear Maribel!! I have a concern: I have a foot fetish and it means I love to suck on women's toes. I have done that to 5 or 6 girls so far but I just worry this could be a risky activity. And in one instance, I received a foot job (masturbation...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

You can get any blood borne disease if there is the possibility of open wounds or lacerations in your mouth and toes.Also definitely you can have contact with other organisms as bacteria and fungus.... Read more »

Blood borne pathogens in a sporting environment...

Hi Doctor,I just wanted to ask if it possible for someone to get infected with a blood borne pathogen in a sport situation? I play a lot of outdoor sports and I've gotten people's blood on me during aggressive plays. Is it possible to...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It is generally thought that the risk of acquiring blood borne hepatitis infections through sports is extremely low. You should be vaccinated against hepatitis B so this should not be an issue - as long as you have developed protective antibodies.... Read more »

born with HIV

a child is born and is given AZT drug, does that mean the child has HIV?...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

No that does not necessarily mean the child has HIV. Antiviral medications are given to HIV+ women before and during childbirth to help prevent transmission of HIV to the baby; and given to the baby at birth to also help prevent infection.... Read more »

Born To a Infected Mother

I know a 4 year old child named Tyshira born to a mother with Herpes, AIDS and Hepatitis. What can I do to help? Is there any treatment?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

There are treatments for all three and effective ones too. You should make sure the child gets to a skilled doctor as soon as possible! DTD... Read more »

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