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Safer Injection Guidelines That Can Reduce Health Risks Including Getting Infected With HIV or Hep

It is safest to use a new, sterile syringe and equipment (including cotton, filters, caps, spoons, cookers and alcohol swabs) every time you inject. You can get new syringes in exchange for used ones at needle exchange programs or you can purchase them without a prescription in some pharmacies in some states such as California. Needle exchanges and other harm reduction programs can sometimes also provide you with cotton, alcohol swabs, sterile...

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HEP B from getting Cunnilingus

My boyfriend a chronic Hep B carrier. We have decided to abstain from sex until I finish the vaccination. We use a condom during fellatio. We do not use anything durring cunnilingus. Is it possible for me to contract hep B from his saliva on the...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No I would not be concerned about this risk. I am glad that you are accomplishing the immunization series. Also, make certain the physician knows that you are have a partner with chronic hepatitis B and ask your physician to check your serum... Read more »

Hep C lifespan and getting in eyes?

How long can HEp C live outside the body? Can Hep C be caught if blood is splatted in your eyes? ...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I know of only one case report of HCV transmission through spattering in the eyes. This is EXTREMELY rare.... Read more »

chances of getting hep c

Dr. McGovern,My mom was just confermed with hep c. In the past I have used her razor, and dont beleive to have cut myself with it. We also have shared soap as well. I plan on getting checked. What are the chances that I get hep c from those?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Unlikely, but testing would be a good idea. I would avoid sharing razors in the future.... Read more »

Getting Treatment for Hep C

I was diagonised with Hep C two years ago but I know I have had it for 23 years after blood transfusion at child birth. I opted to go on on nutitional supplements to help control it and it has worked for 18 months now my liver enzymes have gone from...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear NRH,The pegylated interferon with ribavirin is a great advance in treatment options for hepatitis C. The side effects are less, the cure rate is higher and it is more convenient to take only once per week. It is not easy, however, still there... Read more »

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besides obvious mental issue lol,can i go woohoo?

Posted by bios23, 3 Replies

Hey!
After reading the posts here, it has been really reassuring. let me tell you my experience. PLEASE help me by answering me. I promise I will give back to this community with my personal experience with hiv (whichever it turns to) in the future.

H... Read more »

Need HELP PLEASE!!!!! GETTING PARANOID!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

hi huys,last early feb.,2006 i had sex with a sex worker at a club. at first we used condom but during the latter part of the session, we had unprotected sex. i saw some blood on the sheets from her vagina. she is small around 5'0" while i am around... Read more »

My husband is getting better--I am so glad

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My husband is up and out of bed this past week. He has AIDS-now I am hoping to get him back in HIV status. His viral load is over 100,000 and his cd4 count was under 20. Symptoms of aids wasting, almost 30 pounds in a month, and he was so sick and... Read more »

HIV and Hep. B

Posted by CountTheStars, 1 Reply

I recently tested positive and I was vaccinated against Hep. B years ago. Does this mean that I am considered to have Hep. B as far as drug reactions are concerned since the antibodies are present in my system because of the vaccination? Read more »

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