Getting Tested For Hiv

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Risk during getting tested? "hiv in air, anxiety killing me pls help"

my problem is that i was having my hiv test in a lab, the physician used new syringe and cotton to clean my vein, then he injected and gave me second cotton just after removing the syringe to press my vein. my concern is that there were drops of...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,You had <b>no risk</b> for HIV from this. NONE. There are many things necessary for HIV to transmit. One of those is immediate and direct contact. That is to say that HIV+ body fluid must leaves someone's... Read more »

HIV exposure while getting HIV test? Forgive me if I sound stupid...

After 13 whole weeks of worrying, it was finally time to get tested after having sex with a girl in... Read more »

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Terrifying Fear of Getting HIV from HIV Test (resubmitted form the Fatigue and Anemia Forum) from

Dr. Frascino this is a very serious question and I have become terrified and I need your expert... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California: Senior Class Project -- Getting Tested for HIV

Feb. 11 will mark what is believed to be the nation's first HIV testing by an entire high school class. The 80 seniors at San Francisco's Urban School will be required to attend an information session ahead of the event; a voluntary lunchtime... Read more »

Only 1 in 5 Teens in the US Gets Tested for HIV

It's no secret that testing young people for HIV can be difficult. Between doctors not wanting to test their young patients, young people not wanting their parents to know that they are sexually active, and even young folks not wanting to... Read more »

Wisconsin Patients Getting Tested for HIV After Misuse of Equipment

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel : Disease Exposure Via Medical Devices A Growing Concern, CDC Says Diabetic patients who may have been exposed to blood-borne diseases at a Madison-based clinic are now getting tested for hepatitis and HIV. A nurse who... Read more »

Ahead of South Africa's HIV Testing Campaign, Zuma Gets HIV Test

South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday received an HIV test, kicking off the government's campaign to encourage all South Africans to know their HIV status, TIMES Live reports. "Months after taking office as president of the country last... Read more »

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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 »

Stupidity and getting tested

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Stupidity and Getting Tested

I'm waiting for the results of an HIV test and am going crazy. I
feel so wild. I wish I could just sleep through this tension and
anxiety. Anyone have any advice? I mean I don't know why I was so
stupid to have not used... Read more »

what's stopping me from getting tested

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I know that I need to get an HIV test to relieve the worry and stress I've had all summer from lymph node and gastro symtpoms. I've not been able to go through with it because I have a horrid ex-husband that cannot find out. 5 years ago he fought... Read more »

Getting tested

Posted by Anonymous

During the past week i have gone through allot of thoughts good
and bad thoughts. i was getting tested for Hiv and that been the
most difficult day of my life when i went there to get my results
i was putting on a brave appearance but God knows i... Read more »

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