Chances Of Dying From Hiv

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I have a fear of dieing. What are my chances of being HIV+

Hi I am 16 years old about to turn 17 next month. I believe I am at very high risk of hiv. About 3 months ago, in November I had unprotected vaginal, anal and oral sex with a 23 year old, Guatemalian single father from Mexico (lived there for 7...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

You need to stop making yourself crazy and go get tested for HIV. There is no point in worrying so much and thinking about the worst case scenario when there is a test that can put your mind at ease. You are assuming something that may or may not... Read more »

Baby 1 Year Old Chance Of HIV?

I have a baby girl who is 1 years old and I'm dying with guilt and stress of possibly... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

How soon does HIV die outside the body?

Sometimes the same medical expert will say at one point that the virus dies outside the body... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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Connecticut: A Place for Second Chances -- Tabor House Marks 20 Years of Helping Homeless Men With HIV/AIDS Live Their Lives and Regain Their Pride

Hartford's Tabor House is celebrating 20 years of providing refuge and support to homeless men with HIV/AIDS. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Tabor House has two locations -- one on Brownell Avenue in the city's Frog Hollow neighborhood and... Read more »

Family of HIV-Positive Man Who Died in Delaware Prison Sues Prison Health Care Provider, Alleging Inadequate Treatment

The family of an HIV-positive man who died while serving a six-month sentence at Gander Hill prison in Wilmington, Del., is suing First Correctional Medical , the prison system's health care provider, and two of its doctors over allegations that... Read more »

Youth Who Believe They Will Die Young More Likely to Be Diagnosed With HIV/AIDS, Study Finds

Teenagers who believe that they will die at a young age are seven times more likely than optimistic teenagers to be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in early adulthood, according to a study released on Monday and published in the July issue of Pediatrics ,... Read more »

Getting it Straight: HIV as a Gay Disease Is a Myth That Refuses to Die

"HIV is a gay disease." This is a myth that refuses to die. Misinformation, fear, ignorance and media sensationalism continue to fuel this myth in America. For every one person like me trying to tell the truth about HIV transmission, there seems to... Read more »

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Chances of getting HIV

Posted by cookie, 3 Replies

Hi,

One day at school, i found a drop of blood on my skin and i don't know who it was. I want to ask the cances of me getting HIV and how much blood is needed to transmit HIV?

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taking a chance on a neg man

Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies

I'm considering getting involved with an HIV negative man. He's great but I worry that he will run scared after a short time. I'm ready to settle down. Some of the people I know agree with me. Yet I feel ready to take the risk. Anyone that convince... Read more »

Dying from AIDS for lack of medicine

Posted by BabyPeanut, 2 Replies

Dying from AIDS for lack of medicine

More than 36 million people are living with HIV or AIDS. Ninety percent are living in developing countries where the high prices of medications are effectively condemning them to death. Without drastic changes to... Read more »

What are my chances of living a good life?

Posted by TwinsDad, 7 Replies

Hi,

I was infected 6 months ago and I was wondering will all the treatment and medicines that we currently have If I will be able to live a good life after all. I would like to hear some real opinions from people that have been infected for a long... Read more »

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