Can You Get HIV With Being In Contact With Faces

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Risk of HIV transmission from contact with a skin rash

I know I am overreacting, but I don't know much about HIV and could use some professional advice. I bought a homeless women lunch today and to thank me she gave me a big hug and she pressed her cheek against mine tightly. After talking she was...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I doubt it, but I'm not qualified to answer transmission questions. I deal with benefits and workplace issues.... Read more »

Risk for HIV from casual contact with coworker? "your my only hope"

Hi...at work today this man at my job had a scratch on his arm that look fairly new...he is hiv... Read more »

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A. »

Child's Casual Contact with HIV infected person

Hi,Every week, I bring my two year old with me to visit my grandmother. My cousin also lives with... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Massachusetts Services for HIV Face Cuts

On Friday, the state Department of Public Health informed community health agencies of a $4.3 million reduction in AIDS prevention funding -- roughly one-quarter of the annual Massachusetts HIV prevention budget. As part of a national strategy... Read more »

The Changing Face of HIV Testing

As an AIDS service provider, I was always told that the need for written informed consent for HIV testing couldn't be stressed enough. But I also experienced first-hand the difficulty of getting clients to discuss their very personal risky... Read more »

Paying for Your Meds: It Doesn't Have to Break the Bank

Let's face it, HIV medications are expensive, even for those with health insurance. Fortunately, financial assistance is available to help cover some, if not all, of the costs associated with treating HIV. The last thing anyone needs to worry about... Read more »

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blood contact

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I received a splash of infected blood on my arm while giving first aid to a friend of mine who is hiv+.My skin was intact in that point but I didn't wash it immediately couse I saw it later.I didn't ask for PEP.Am I at risk?
Six months after the... Read more »

swelling in sides of face? Please answer!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

On May 14, 2002, I had a possible exposure to HIV via heterosexual contact unprotected without ejaculation and about a week to 2 weeks later I developed this tingly sensations inside my mouth, my saliva glands overproduced saliva which sometimes... Read more »

Contacting other HIV+ active duty soldiers

Posted by armypoz, 5 Replies

I am HIV+ and currently serving on active duty. Would like to contact other active duty soldiers of any branch that would be interested in starting support groups or other avenues of support to other active duty soldiers in their areas.

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Possible HIV contact

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I came to find out that I may have been exposed to the HIV virus. The person I was with penetrated me without a condom and then we stopped for a condom. After finding out that he was HIV + I went straight to the hospital and recieved 15 days of... Read more »

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