Does Sore Always Mean Std

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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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STD? cold sores, herpes???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i've seen how cold sores are active in hiv poz individuals. but i thought cold sores were common in people with a herpes strain? and the cold sores would be were you came into contact with the herpes virus. ie you won't get herpes on your lip if... Read more »

Sore Throat and Mouth Sores the Recur

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello would anybody have some insight for me, I had an exposure to HIV 9 months ago. Tested negative to HIV 1/2. The exposure came from a women from sex worker from korea, since then I just haven't felt right. Lots of strange symptoms. So I... Read more »

other std's

Posted by worriedgirl, 2 Replies

Thank you all for the support and kindness. I will post my results as soon as I get them. Also...I want to be tested for other std's as well. What all do you recommend getting tested for? Ravi mentioned getting an STD panel done. What does that mean... Read more »

STD

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was recently diognosed with a STD that I received from receptive oral sex. I keep reading that people with STDs are more likely to contract HIV whikle I also read that it is very unlikely that a person would contract HIV from receptive oral sex.... Read more »

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oral sex/std/hiv

Hi dr bob, your doing a magnificent work for everyone & a great example to all of us. My query is the risk of oral sex with std in the transmission/acquisition of hiv. I know oral sex carries a negligible risk but what if std is involved? Does...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Having an STD can increase your chances of contracting HIV. For instance, STDs that cause sores or blisters (like herpes and syphilis) provide an easy way for HIV to enter the body. White blood cells at the site of infection can also increase the... Read more »

std first occurring

once you become exposed to an std(any), how long after infection does the symtoms occur(warts,lesions,etc). If it has been longer than a month, and no signs of infection, does that mean I am not infected. Also, if you are exposed on your hands or...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.This is not a simple question to answer,since Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) are actually an entire group ofdiseases. The symptoms that occur from STD's can vary widely from onedisease to another.... Read more »

Oral sex and STD (ORAL SEX AND STDs)

The truth is that most of my friends don't even think of oral sex as sex and is no good talking with them about this subject - Im really ignorant about this: what's the likelihood of getting AIDS or other diseases with oral sex?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your friends don't think of oral sex as sex??? Hmm . . . one wonders how they would classify it. Penis Popsicle high-protein snack, perhaps? To get an answer to your question, I'd suggest you read the information in the archives. We... Read more »

In/Out and STD

Hi RyanKind of an odd question, but here it goes. Put my mouth AROUND (not exactly on) a flaccid penis for about a second, barely touched my mouth. I know that the risk for HIV is negligible due to exposure time and lack of fluids, but what about...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

General questions about sexually transmitted infections or STDs are difficult to answer. The category is so broad and simply describes a bunch of different, unique infections that are normally spread through sexual contact. This makes it hard to... Read more »

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Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive People

STDs (sexually transmitted disease) that cause ulcerations (sores on the skin, including on or inside the genitals, mouth, or rectum) can dramatically increase the risk of picking up HIV, due to the fact that ulcers and open sores provide an easy... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: Worry Over AIDS Hides Rising STD Infections

While HIV may take the spotlight in terms of media coverage and attention to sexual health, other STDs deserve equal consideration, says Dr. John Toney, a professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine's infectious-diseases... Read more »

California: State, County STD Rate "a Shock"

An estimated 1 million young Californians contracted an STD in 2005, according to a new study. "We were expecting high numbers ... but this was a shock even to us," said study leader Petra Jerman, an epidemiologist with the Public Health Institute... Read more »

Policy Change Decried; Officials: STD Educational Program Will Suffer From New Rules in Connecticut

Parental consent for an STD education course for 10th-grade Manchester High School students has changed, and some city officials say the policy shift means the course will reach fewer students. Launched last spring, the pilot course is taught by... Read more »

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