Chances Of Catching AIDS From Rubbing Against Someone

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Hi Dr Bob, Before I ask you my questions I must first say having two HIV+ friends you really help them out big time, I support them anyway I can.They have never wrote to you but the entire staff, but you mainly here at this site keeps there spirits...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1.HIV transmission risk from your rub and tug, even with "small bites from bugs," is nonexistent. 2.HIV transmission risk from protected oral sex is nonexistent.3.Considering their other songs "Warts on Your Dick,"... Read more »

OK ,, I THINK A LITTLE OF YOU RUBBED OFF ON ME -- READ ON

Dr. Bob, I have one last question. And a good deed well done -- hopefully with your blessing. We... Read more »

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If I superglue my penis shut before sex instead of wearing a condom, can I still catch aids?

please tell me what are the chances of getting aids if i do this.... Read more »

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Can you catch hiv from this encounter

Posted by kris, 2 Replies

I have a friend who is hiv positive he has been so for ten years but I just found out recently. I have some anxiety about germs in general so I dont shake hands. I always give people fist bumps. But I am growing concerned becasue I gave him a Fist... Read more »

what are the chances...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

What are the chances of contracting HIV from

A. unprotected oral sex with no ejaculation
B. brief (less than 5 minutes) of unprotected intercourse with pull-out (definitely no sperm near or in my body)

I've been having some ARS symptoms like prolonged... Read more »

Risk of Catching HIV in Single Sex Act Low

Posted by Anon_E_Moose, 1 Reply

By DANIEL Q. HANEY, AP Medical Editor

CHICAGO (AP) - A study of heterosexual couples in Africa
concludes that the chance of catching the AIDS (news - web sites) virus from a single
sexual encounter with an infected person is one in 588.

This risk is...

Can I catch HIV infection this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am only 19 and I don't quite understand why I have to deal with this.
Perhaps some will laugh at me for my ignorance and deem this post as a hoax, but I really am frightened over this issue and am losing sleep over this. Please, someone try to help... Read more »

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