Eye Health And Hiv

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Ugandan Health Minister Muhwezi Eyes Cuba for HIV/AIDS Drugs

Ugandan Health Minister Brig. Jim Muhwezi said on Tuesday he would discuss the possibility of manufacturing antiretroviral drugs in Uganda with the Cuban government. Muhwezi, who met Cuban Ambassador to Uganda Ricardo A. Dawza at the ministry... Read more »

Time to Keep Our Eye on the Prize: Universal Health Care

Munar: Let's focus on healthcare reform and National AIDS Strategy Editor's note: This op-ed is responding to Housing Works National Advocacy and Organizing Vice President Christine Campbell's op-ed " Don't Wait Until 2012 To Reauthorize Ryan... Read more »

Marijuana Lung Health Report: Less Than Meets the Eye?

On or around November 12 the British Lung Foundation made news in England, the U.S., and probably around the world by releasing a report implying that marijuana smoke is more harmful than tobacco smoke in causing lung and other cancers and... Read more »

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risk of exposure to eyes (EYE EXPOSURE) (SEMEN and EYE CONTACT)

I have read two different responses on your boad about the risk of getting semen in your eyes. I did something stupid and was jerking a guy and when he ejaculated, some go in my eyes. I wiped with a tissue and then immediately rinsed with water....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,As you might imagine, you are not the only one who has experienced this "occupational hazard." I'll reprint just a few of the many posts from the archives that address this topic.Are you at "high risk"? No.Is there some... Read more »

i am risky to get hiv for the splash of fluids in my eyes??

Hi im a nurse and im scared coz i exposed in patient who is hiv+, and during caring at this patient i noticed something splash in my skin near at my eyes, i wiped but didnt noticed if its blood or just simply iv fluids as at that time im trying to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Fluid (or even HIV-tainted blood) would not be a risk if it landed "near" your eye. If fresh HIV-tainted blood gets directly into the eyes, there is a small risk for acquiring HIV. As with all occupational exposures or potential... Read more »

eye splash exposure with HIV and hepatitis infected blood

I had an exposure to blood from a pt who was both HIV positive and Hepatitis C positive blood. He was receiving continuous dialysis and his blood splashed into my face and both eyes during a flush. I immediately washed my face and flushed out both...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HIV indicate the average risk for HIV transmission after a mucous membrane exposure is approximately 0.09%. Your transmission risk is... Read more »

Semen on my eyes! (SEMEN and EYE CONTACT 2008)

I hook up with this guy. Sucked him using a condom and when he ejaculated well I allowed him to do it on my face. It was a lot of semen!! I closed my eyes but there was so much cum on my face, tried to clean myself, I open my eyes a bit and I got...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,As you might imagine, you are not the first person to get spunked in the eye with a load of baby batter. See below.Dr. Bobrisk of exposure to eyes (EYE EXPOSURE) (SEMEN and EYE CONTACT)Aug 9, 2007 I have read two different responses on your boad... Read more »

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In a blink of an eye- my world changed...

Posted by evenstephen, 4 Replies

My partner and I have had 3 rough years and it culminated two weeks ago with his diagnoses of AIDS. His low T CELL count- and viral load mixed with his P.A.D. has found him in the hospital for the last week. He had an artery bypass in his right leg... Read more »

Eye Opener

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I was very worried I had been exposed to HIV so I told my doctor and got tests done. My doctor is a regular family physician in a suburban area. What has transpired after is very annoying to me. I also went to an ID doctor to ease my mind about HIV... Read more »

can my eye/back and neck pain be acute HIV symptom

Posted by chirags, 2 Replies

Hi;
I am a 25 year male from India.In my country no one gives a proper advise about HIV/AIDS.People feel shy to talk about sex.Thats the reason I am writing to you.Doctor I had sex with a sex worker with double condom 1 month back. The condom... Read more »

HIV Risk - Blood in Eye & Glass Cut

Posted by pupiz, 2 Replies

Hi, all. Please let me know if I am at risk for HIV from these to encounters. I was in Canada on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we left at about in the morning and came back at about 3:00pm. When we left the maid was cleaning the suite beside... Read more »

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