Do Chefs Need To Take A Hiv Test

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chef/cook job

Can HIV+ works as a Chef/cook? Is know that we have a lot of cuts...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

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You need to first check with the statutes in your state. There is a remote possibility there may be some restrictions there, but I doubt it.While this was an issue in the early years, it is well settled that HIV is not an easy infection to get... Read more »

Uni-Gold only tests for HIV-1, do I need to test for HIV-2 as well

Hi Dr. Bob,35 days ago, I had an potential exposure. A stripper gave me an unprotected handjob... Read more »

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hiv phobia and cant go testing .Do I need testing?

hello doctor ,first of all sorry for my english I hope that you will undertand my story. my... Read more »

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HIV2 - Do I need to test for this??????? HELPPP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was with someone from South Africa. (unprotected) Took HIV tests out to 10 months, negative. Should I test for HIV2?? Now I am freaking out all over again!!! Please help me. He is a young white hetero male. I am female. With each other... Read more »

Need HIV 2 testing

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have been tested over the last couple of years with the ELISA test. A three times with the Home Test approved by the FDA and once at a private test facility. All tests have been negative and I assume that these tests are just for HIV 1 with... Read more »

Need advice regarding my HIV antibody test

Posted by goingcrazy1000, 1 Reply

Hello:

I really need some feedback regarding my HIV antibody test I took on August 25, 2008. Here I go with my story...I am married for 12 years with three children. I made the biggest mistake of my life!! I started having an affair September 2007... Read more »

Need help with HIV test

Posted by server5, 2 Replies

So basically I had protected vaginal intercourse and received unprotected oral intercourse from a female of unknown status.

5 weeks and 3 days, I tested myself with a home HIV test kit. About 10 minutes after doing the test, only the control band was... Read more »

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