Dog Blood And Hiv Infection From Dogs

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HIV Dog Scratch (DOGS, HIV TRANSMISSION)

my nieghbor has hiv and for a while ive been letting him see my dog/ play with her. My dog is friendly and scratches my nieghbors legs to get his attention. The problem is when he doesnt pay attention to her, she runs right over to me and scratches...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,HIV via canine scratch? Nope. HIV is not transmitted this way. So let Toto play with your neighbor (and vice versa), OK?Thanks for your donation (www.concertedeffort.org) and for letting your pooch cheer up a poz neighbor (and visa... Read more »

can dogs contract hiv from humans (DOGS AND HIV, 2008)

I recently had to get a iv drip due to dehydration. I noticed the dog chewed a hole in the towel... Read more »

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dog bit an HIV+ .... (CATS AND DOGS AND HIV, 2011)

Hi Doctor,my puppy bit my friend (friendly bite, no deep wound, almost like a scratch) who's... Read more »

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A Lad and His Dog

You may be aware of the studies showing that people who own pets have a better chance of living healthier lives. In many studies researchers have found blood pressure levels of pet lovers to be lower than "pet-less" people, as well as many other... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

Disclosure of Relationship Summary Introduction History of the Guidelines Guidelines Process Major Changes in Guidelines Since Last Publication How to Use the Information in this Report Effect of ART on the Management of OIs ... Read more »

Massachusetts: HIV-Positive Man Can Keep Emotional Support Dog

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination has ruled against a Boston landlord who claimed an HIV-positive man's health concerns were "irrelevant" when it came to the building's no-pets policy. MCAD found tenant Richard M. Blake... Read more »

About 80% of People Worldwide Do Not Have Access to Safe Blood; Contaminated Blood Causes 5% of HIV Infections in Africa

About 80% of people worldwide do not have access to safe blood and contaminated blood causes about 5% of all new HIV infections in Africa, the World Health Organization announced on Tuesday, which is the first World Blood Donor Day , Xinhua/... Read more »

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HIV infection from dried blood?

Posted by panic05, 5 Replies

I got a question on HIV infection from dried blood. I know no one has been infected with HIV due to contact with toilet seat so far. But I am still worrying about its possibility.

Today, I went to a public washroom. After flushing the toilet, I... Read more »

Blood in gloves and HIV infection

Posted by chrisenquist, 1 Reply

One week ago, I visited a lab to get my blood test done. I noticed that the lab technician had blood stains on his gloves. Never thought of asking him to change the gloves. But after few days, I realized that the blood stains in his gloves could... Read more »

hot dogs & french fries!!!

Posted by still_here, 5 Replies

just a "jen-ism" i try to use at work instead of "hot damn" or "fuck it"

sorry to those of you who might of wondered if i dropped off the face of the earth, or ate myself into a cookie coma... tough crap to everyone else. i've been caught up in... Read more »

My dog died today

Posted by Jackie__Blue, 4 Replies

The vet told us Thursday that she had advanced cancer. We wanted some time with her. He came to the house tonight to put her down. It was out back, by the pond on the dock. She liked it out there. She passed as the sun was setting over the back... Read more »

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