Dealing With HPV And Hiv

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What Is HPV? How Can HPV Be Detected? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? How Are HPV Infections Treated? The Bottom Line NOTE: In the U.S., counseling and referrals are available on a national human papillomavirus (HPV) hotline. Call toll-free at 877-HPV-5868 (877-478-5868). What Is HPV? There are over 100 viruses known as human papilloma virus (HPV). They are common. One study found HPV in 77% of HIV-positive women. HPV is transmitted...

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dear lord help me hpv lesions (HPV and HIV, 2009)

Hi i am 23 yrs old and about 6 months ago was diagnosed with genital warts. I also have some lesions on my tonsils and lips i have tested negative via elisa at 3 months and then tested about twice a month out to 23.5 weeks via oraquick advanced...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"dear lord help me hpv lesions." Sure, I'll help, but calling me "dear lord" is a bit creepy. How about just sticking with Dr. Bob, OK?It appears from your post that you're freaking out, because you fear that... Read more »

HIV+ male with HSV/HPV+ ,HIV- Female

Before our relationship goes past the kissing stage, I want to know where to go for support or counseling and possibly being involved in a study on mixed status couples. Are there any in the northwest?...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

The best places I know in the northwestern US would be:Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) at UCSFhttp://www.caps.ucsf.edu/AIDS Research Institute (ARI) at UCSFhttp://ari.ucsf.edu/ <a href="http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/"... Read more »

HPV and HIV (one in the same)

Is HPV and HIV one in the same? And if so how are they related? I am currently seeing someone who as of last night told me that she has HPV (we have not had any type of sexual contact at this point). What should I do to protect myself? What risks am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Concerned,HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) are not one in the same! In fact, they are very distinct and different viruses that cause very different illnesses. HPV causes warts, whereas HIV causes AIDS. See... Read more »

hpv + hiv

can the hpv cause a false negative reading for hiv?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Nope! Next question!Dr. Bob... Read more »

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relationship hpv & hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What is different between hpv and hiv. What is their relationship? Read more »

Freaked out about HPV and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey everyone, I stumbled upon this board, and I had a few questions. I know this has been answered many times before, but I want to know what my risks of contracting HIV are if I received oral sex with a condom on. When talking to someone at the... Read more »

hpv and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HI all,

After an ASCUS pap smear (i.e. slightly abnormal), I was diagnosed with HPV. The doctor assured me that this was common and while it needed monitoring, many girls are able to kick these viruses by themselves. Sure enough, my next pap smear... Read more »

hpv & hiv

Posted by Anonymous

I know I was dumb but need some help please? I have herpes
but never had a recurrence until the same day I got a bj from a high risk person. I did not know about the recurrence until after the bj due to a closed blister and I am scared like you have... Read more »

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