Dealing With Human Papillomavirus When You Are Hiv Positive

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Human Papillomavirus More Likely to Be Reactivated Among HIV-Positive Women, Study Says

The human papillomavirus -- which is the primary cause of cervical cancer -- is more likely to be reactivated among HIV-positive women with suppressed immune systems, according to a study published in the April 20 issue of the Journal of the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What Do Gay Men Know About Human Papillomavirus? Australian Gay Men's Knowledge and Experience of Anal Cancer Screening and Human Papillomavirus

The researchers undertook the present study to learn the levels of experience and knowledge concerning anal dysplasia, anal Pap smear tests, and human papillomavirus (HPV) among gay men and other men who were homosexually active. The subjects were... Read more »

Women and HIV: Human Papillomavirus

Introduction What is HPV? HPV Screening and Treatment HPV in Women With HIV HPV Vaccines Vaccine Fears and Hopes Selected Sources Introduction A majority of sexually active adults carry the human papillomavirus (HPV), but until recently,... Read more »

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HIV ANAL WART (Human Papillomavirus (HPV))

HIi have just been told by my doc i have an anal wart, im realley scared about HIV and i always use a condom so does the other guy, i dont know how ive got this wart if we both use protection(several partner) is there any risk of me getting HIVBEN...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Ben,Anal warts are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). Unlike HIV, HPV can be transmitted by mere skin-to-skin contact. Condoms cover your tallywhacker, but when you're in the saddle pounding away, there is plenty of skin-to-skin... Read more »

re:hpv (HPV) (Human papillomavirus )

I have been diagnoses with high risk hpv. I am very alarmed about this. I have read the causes could be from immune system like hiv. I am so afraid of that. Does it necessarily mean that. I have lost some weight recently, and am concerned. Feel well...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Brigit,HPV (human papilloma virus) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are two very distinct and different viruses. Having one does not mean you automatically have the other. I'll reprint some information about HPV below. Regarding... Read more »

HPV (HPV, 2011, HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS, 2011)

Hi,this is a bit uncomfortable to ask but i guess i have to,last night i had a sex partner over and got so aroused that i gave him a felacio and felt that there was a little growth on his penis,almost like a wart...is there a way that i can be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, there is no test for HPV the day after being exposed. I'll post some recent information from the CDC concerning HPV that I hope you'll find reassuring.Dr. BobHPV and Men - Fact SheetWhat is Genital Human Papillomavirus... Read more »

A question for humanity (BEING POSITIVE ABOUT BEING POSITIVE, 2009)

Hi Dr. Bob, I had written to you a couple of times but did'nt get an answer. I was worried of breast milk exposure with a massuese. I got tested negative on 7 occasions in 12 weeks (12th week included)on duo tests as well as a PCR DNA in week...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Friend from India,I've addressed the question of breast milk as an HIV-transmission risk for adults many times in this forum. Hopefully you found those responses in the archives. I'm delighted (although in no way surprised) your... Read more »

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ALL HUMAN BLOOD TESTS HIV POSITIVE !

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

ALL human blood tests HIV positive. THat's why it has to be diluter 51 times just for an antibody test.
The disclaimer on the ELISA, The Western Blot, and the Viral Load Test:
"There is NO RECOGNIZED STANDARD for detecting the absence or presence of... Read more »

Iam Hiv positive Black British London based lady

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Are there any serious Hiv positive men out there who are serious enuff to want a longterm relationship with a good woman, I have been seaching on all those wonderful Positive dating sites but no luck? Read more »

all my ex's are HIV positive.....why

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I am a Bi male, 45 and have been dating men for about 10 years. Have had anonymous sex much longer than that. I live in France. I have had about 5 real gay relationships and all five guys have ended up HIV+. I am HIV neg. I'm so worried and saddened... Read more »

I married a HIV positive man

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I married an hiv + man he is the father of my 2 year old, I found out when I was 4 months pregnant that he was + for 10 years, I blacked everything out he turned cold towards me he abused me and left me, im still testing negative as well as my son.... Read more »

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