Getting Scratched Scared I Have HIV

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Nail scratching ((HIV infection)) (HIV TRANSMISSION FROM FINGERNAIL SCRATCH, 2011)

Hi Dr. Robert,I had sex with a lady that I don't know. I used a cndom, but my concern that she was scratching me with her fingernail, the scratch was in my arm about 1 cm. I am worried that there was a fluid that include HIV under her nail.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Tom.Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent, assuming the latex condom was used properly and did not fail (break). HIV is not transmitted via nail scratching. See link below.Dr. Bob<a... Read more »

Please Hekp me quickly Dr Bob -- I am very very frightened-- I give a large donation (HIV TRANSMISSION FROM FINGERNAIL SCRATCH, 2010)

Dr. Bob,I ma very scared. I went to shake hands with a HIV + person during a convention today. This... Read more »

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nail scratched (HIV TRANSMISSION FROM FINGERNAIL SCRATCH, 2009)

Dear Doc I am helping PLHA in one of small organization in our country. last week I got nail... Read more »

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Scared, swollen lymph node, sore throat. HIV ?

Posted by mikeisworried, 1 Reply

Hi please help, i am getting very worried.

I had sex last week on monday night (8th may) with a worker girl. i used a condom.
2 days later, i noticed my urine started smelling very foul. now on tuesday the week after (+8 days), the smell has subsided... Read more »

HIV from Scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

To Whom it May Concern:
Here is my dilemma. A couple of months ago I visited a "titty bar" and received three lap dances. During one of the dances I felt the dancer scratch my neck with her fingernail. Throughout the remainder of our session... Read more »

I'm getting more scared

Posted by Imnotcrz, 3 Replies

OK guy's I need helon this, I know your not doc's, but hear me out.

My post titled "It's been a crazy year" is where my problems left off, now I'm really having problems. My boobs are getting hugh, they hurt. I had lost like 20lbs. going from a... Read more »

i'm getting scared

Posted by anxietygirl, 1 Reply

i just had my first test last week. i should get results tomorrow, so this is the most likely time for me to be totally freaked, but i'd appreciate some feedback. i have had unprotected sex in the past, not a lot, but i know that doesn't matter;... Read more »

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