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Two Positive ELISAs, 1 Indeterminate WB - Partner Use a Condom Now?

Hello Dr. Frascino,While trying to get proegnant, my 1st HIV ELISA test came up positive with no Western blot bands the 1st time, and then the ELISA test was positive again the 2nd time with one very indeterminant p51 band in the Western Blot. My...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

You're trying to get "proegnant???" Thanks for your question and for forwarding the information about your question that you received from your college buddy. In addition, I would add that cross-reacting nonspecific antibodies as seen... Read more »

8 ELISA & 3 PCR tests after PEP (DOUBLE BAGGING) (USING TWO CONDOMS)

Dear Dr. Bob,Hw r u? am 28 yrs old south African. i had written u b4...bt didn't get reply...i... Read more »

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Effectiveness of condoms (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

I am confused good doctor...you said HIV can't penetrate a condom no, way no how....why does... Read more »

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What Are Condoms? What Are They Made Of? How Are Condoms Used? Using a Male Condom Using a Female Condom Nonoxynol-9 Condom Myths The Bottom Line What Are Condoms? A condom is a tube made of thin, flexible material. It is closed at... Read more »

Improve the Glove, Spread the Love: How "b condoms" Is Changing the Condom Game

Jason Panda Reggie Thornton Ironically, it can be really difficult to make condoms sexy. We all know how they work (hopefully), and what they're supposed to do. There's nothing new to discover, right? Enter b condoms -- a unique... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Condom Negotiation Strategies and Actual Condom Use Among Latino Youth

Determining which condom negotiation strategies are effective in obtaining, or avoiding, condom use among Latino youths was the goal of the current study. The subjects -- 694 Latino youths, ages 16 to 22, 61 percent female -- were interviewed... Read more »

Uganda Female Condom-Distribution Program Halted Over Complaints That Condoms Were Not User Friendly, Official Says

A Ugandan program that distributes female condoms has been halted until further research is conducted because many women complained about the condoms, James Kigozi, spokesperson for the Uganda AIDS Commission , said on Thursday, Uganda's Monitor ... Read more »

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elisa neg@3months

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my elisa test for hiv is neg at exactly 3 months from the time i had unprotected vaginal sex with a guy. we didnt use a condom but he pulled out. is a neg 3 month elisa test for hiv conclusive that i am neg or do i have to test again at 6 months to... Read more »

elisa 4 generation ( 72 days)

Posted by murano, 2 Replies

Hi all, my test elisa 4 generation ( result negative) at 72 days is conclusive? should i retest at 3 months? and 6 month? when can i stop?

my situation risk was penetration vaginal with sex worker and condom broken

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elisa test

Posted by elmarto, 1 Reply

HI IM EDUARDO FROM ARGENTINA. I HAVE SOME DOUBTS ABOUT ELISA TEST. I HAVE 2 NEGATIVES ELISA( 5 WEEKS AND 21 WEEKS AFTER RISKY EXPOSE WITH POSITIVE PERSON)

IS THIS OK OR I MUST BE WORRIED???

THANKS AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH!!!!!!!! Read more »

Una noticia de nuestra amiga ELISA

Posted by rarv, 1 Reply

Saludos:

Algunos me conoceran en este foro y otros no, pero siempre he estado aqui leyendo cada post y respondiendo cada caso que me parecia conveniente para ayudar a las personas, hoy les digo me realice un ELISA a las 12.3 semanas de mi exposicion... Read more »

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