Can You Get Hiv More Than Once

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Is it pain or swellin of glands during ARS ... and survival of of hiv once it leaves the body?

Dear Ryan,I am sure you have been asked this before, and I tried to look for answers in the posted messages but I couldnt find any, so I thought Id ask again. Your answer is greatly appreciated.Within days after a mutual masturbation with another...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The bottom line is that there is no evidence that people get infected when engaging in mutual masturbation. This means that your symptoms are not likely to be associated to HIV. Try to remember that sexual transmission of HIV is known to occur in... Read more »

I think I'm dying from HIV with Balanitis, My (once again!!) CNN Hero Nominee Dr. Bob?

Hi my lovely Dr. Bob! Remember me? I nominated u last year for CNN Heroes and has so done again. I... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

HIV for doing sex for once?

Can i be HIV+ for just doing unsafe sex for once with an HIV+ person..?... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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Articles

FDA Should "Swiftly" Approve Over-the-Counter HIV Test Once Application Submitted, Editorial Says

FDA "should swiftly certify a home-use test" for HIV once such an application is submitted and the product is deemed "reliable and appropriate for use by untrained people," a New York Times editorial says. No manufacturers have filed an... Read more »

Once-Weekly and Once-Monthly HIV Meds in the Pipeline: Studies From ICAAC 2012

Two new HIV drugs in development that show promise for less frequent dosing were previewed at ICAAC 2012 in San Francisco. One of the drugs, a fusion inhibitor named albuvirtide, could make once-a-week HIV medication a reality. Results from two... Read more »

Toronto Globe and Mail Examines HIV/AIDS' Effects on Botswana, Once "Africa's Success Story"

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has "robbed" Botswana, which was once described as "Africa's success story," of "many of its dreams," Toronto's Globe and Mail reports. Throughout the 1990s, Botswana consistently was listed at the top of U.N. rankings... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Merck's HIV Drug Isentress Fails Once-a-Day Study

Taking the HIV drug Isentress once a day is not as effective as the standard twice-daily regimen, reported drug manufacturer Merck & Co. Based on these initial results, Merck is suspending the Phase III trial of once-daily dosing. Isentress is... Read more »

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Once the fluid containing HIV dries, is it dead?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Once vaginal secretion dry, would the HIV in them die? And how long would HIV live if it were into underwear? Would it die once soaked in? Read more »

Let's settle this once and for all!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Let's see if HIV always progresses and is always deadly...

Circa 1 million infected in the US, many said to be HIV+ witout knowing it

20% of population is actively seeking treatment using the cocktails

Latency period said to be 10 years on average

AIDS... Read more »

Once more about Window Period

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Australia (where I am in) is one of the most advanced countries in relation to HIV. Treatment, research, Sydney based organisation just won US$ 30 million from States in development of vaccine.

There is ongoing study between US/Australia for smart... Read more »

Once bitten twice shy

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Very concerned here.... need some sane talk... about 5 1/2 weeks ago, I had an encounter with another man. We deep kissed (2 minutes) and he nibbled/sucked on my nipples. I guess he nibbled pretty hard because a couple of days later I notice a... Read more »

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