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Dried Semen Do I Need To Get Tested For AIDS
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hiv+ semen -> finger -> nose, need PEP?Hi, Doc.I want to begin by thanking you for having a site like this. Your Q/A have really helped me in the past. This is the first time I am submitting a question of my own. If you could please indulge in one more can I get HIV from insert phrase...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Your HIV-acquisition risk is similar to that of the other nose pickers: "minimal to zero." PEP is definitely not warranted.Happy Holidays.Dr. Bob...
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I need your opinion. Semen, finger injury and oral sexDear Doctor, Im an old fan of you and your work. Sorry for my English. Im needing your opinion... Read more »Obsessive compulsive disorder and dried semenHello,I am 26 years old. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of 20, but... Read more »
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Dried Blood CD4+ T-Cell Test May be Cheaper, More Convenient Alternative in Developing Countries, Study SaysResearchers have replicated the CD4+ T cell count test, which is normally conducted on an expensive flow cytometer machine using fresh blood, using dried blood and inexpensive commercially available reagents, a discovery that could simplify... Read more »
Peptide in Human Semen May Enhance Infectiousness of HIVThis is a transcript of a press conference that took place at CROI 2008, one of the most important HIV-related medical conferences of the year. In this transcript, Frank Kirchhoff, M.D., Ph.D., discusses new research finding that a naturally... Read more »
Common Protein in Human Semen Increases Infectious Potential of HIV, Study SaysA common protein in human semen increases the infectious potential of HIV 100,000-fold, according to a study published Friday in the journal Cell , the San Francisco Chronicle reports (Russell, San Francisco Chronicle , 12/14). Researchers at... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Study -- Link to Rapid Advancement of HIV Virus Found in Semen: NIHResearchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that a protein in seminal fluid speeds up the spread of HIV in uterine tissue. The protein, called interleukin 7 (IL-7), is from a family of proteins that regulate the immune... Read more »
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Posted by paranoiafreak, 1 Reply
have been worried of contracting HIV.I have had unprotected receptive anal sex last August 12, 2011 and i also had protected anal sex on October 12,2011. On the last week of October, i started to feel chills everyday at night and i have stuffy nose... Read more » Dried Semen on Prostuties Fingers
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If a prostitue has a previous clients dried semen or other fluids on their fingers and then insert them in someone a few hours later, is there a chance of infection?Read more » HIV in dry blood
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Does anyone have an idea how long HIV can live outside of the body in blood? Is it 5 min? Is it one hr? Read more » sister of my fiance has aids, need advice
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My fiance just told me her sister has aids. my fiance tested lately, and she is negative. some of the other family members have not been tested. The sister has been sick for 10y. I am in a bit of shock here, and need some advice. the sister has... Read more »
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