Getting Fingered Should I Get Test For AIDS

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Risk of getting HIV from Rapid finger prick Test. Worried!

Hello! I recently tested negative on a rapid HIV test. WAY LONG out of the window period! So Woo- Hoo! Silly me has gotten the funny idea in my head that I could possibly contract HIV from the rapid finger prick test that was given to me.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Probably OCD Lady,First off, I'd drop the "probably." Your fears of contracting HIV from a rapid HIV test are irrational. A detailed explanation is not warranted. Suffice it to say that lancets and pricking devices used for... Read more »

fingering a woman with a small cut on finger

i am a little concerned with the chance of getting hiv from fingering a woman of unknown status... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

FINALLY got tested thanks to you; my hero! Yet regretting getting tested. $60 donation and three little questions :(

I've been terrified to get tested but i read this forum a lot and your words really helped me... Read more »

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Pennsylvania: AIDS Group Urges Philadelphia to "Get Tested; Get Treated"

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Fifth Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Urges African Americans to "Get Tested, Get Educated, Get Involved"

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Florida: "Get Tested" Is Advice as AIDS Infection Rate Rises in Duval

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Fourth Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Urges African Americans to "Get Tested, Educated, Involved"

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AIDS anxiety and getting tested

Posted by Anonymous

Anyone who thinks they may be HIV positive should get tested.
In 1988, when the virus was killing many, I developed a condition entitled "AIDS ANXIETY".
This condition can literally drive you nuts! Checking yourself constantly for symptoms, Going... Read more »

Getting tested together first. Getting tested now.

Posted by don

Both you and your potential sex partner can get tested together first
before beginning the sexual component of the relationship.
The strategy reduces a great deal of ambiguity.

You, yourself can get tested today, now. Test results reduce ambiguity
and... Read more »

can you get HIV from fingering

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

do you get aids or HIV from fingering? Read more »

Fingering with cuts on fingers

Posted by Homer, 1 Reply

Hello,
Thanks for the time and effort you have been putting in to enlighten others.

I had a concern. I recently had an encounter with a HIV positive girl. As we did not have any condoms we decide to not to have penetrative sex. We did oral and I... Read more »

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