Can You Get Aids Even If Neither The Boy Or Girl Have Hiv

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Vaccinations and HIV

What Are Vaccinations? Vaccinations, or immunizations, are treatments that build up your body's defenses against certain infections. For example, many people get flu shots each fall. It can take a few weeks for your immune system to respond after a vaccination. Most vaccines are used to prevent infections. However, others help your body fight an infection that you already have. These are called "therapeutic vaccines." See Fact Sheet 480 for...

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Can you contact HIV going down on a girl?

Ok, I went down on a girl I have liked for awhile... not relizing that she was a slammer.Later on hearing she was slamming dope with a girl who was HIV positive. I am getting tested to be sure but I am stressted. I am married and I am afriad I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Oral sex in general carries a very low risk for HIV transmission. Cunnilingus, guy-on-gal or gal-on-gal, carries an extremely minimal risk, barring extenuating circumstances, such as menstrual blood, oral or vaginal sores or cuts, etc. (See... Read more »

Magnetic girl / girl couple

Hello DR Frascino,Thank you for all the time you put into this website. I am a lesbian who recently met a girl who is HIV positive. I am negative and would like to stay that way. (Like you and Steve) We are about to move towards a more sexual...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Rhianna,Cool name!Scenarios too graphic and/or too offensive for me or this forum? Nah. I think that may be almost impossible. Just check the archives and you'll see what I mean!To specifically address your questions:1.No risk, assuming no... Read more »

9 year old boy AIDS+ with hearing loss

My son has been HIV+ since birth. At six years of age his viral load was >36,000 and so he started on the antiretrovirals. He is currently taking Epivir,Zerit and Bactrim and his last viral load was 1,400. Recently it has been discovered that he...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your son is an inspiration to us all! Hopefully, he is under the care of an HIV specialist who is also a pediatrician. There are a variety of medical complications that can arise secondary to maternal drug or alcohol use. Also, as I'm... Read more »

What is the average timeframe of progression of HIV to AIDs related illnesses, even when using antiviral medication?

What is the life expectancy of an individual who has had HIV since 1990 and been on antiviral medication for approximately 3 years? ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Unknown but it is expected to be measured possibly in decades. KH... Read more »

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you can get health care even if you have aids/hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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Help need for my HIV+ bf from HIV+ girl !!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everybody.
My boyfriend is HIV+ and has a wish !
Please could a HIV+ girl help us ????
Nothing sexual or similar. Please !
Thanks very much indeed.
Jeff

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I am the foster mom to a girl with AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am a foster mom to a 5 year old girl with AIDS. I am new to the
AIDS struggle, the use of computers, and to motherhood. I am
interested in finding other people in similiar situations, as
well as becoming knowledgable about the medical facts.

lorrie... Read more »

Pretty Boy Ads

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am sure it has been covered in previous posts but I could not find reference to it. The it being why it that in all the HIV magazines and doctor office literature about HIV/AIDS that all the Boys are pretty and look healthier than two thirds of... Read more »

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