Happy Ending Should I Get Test For AIDS

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The End of AIDS? Could Universal Testing and Treatment End the Epidemic?

Three decades into the AIDS epidemic, advances in treatment have been astounding, turning a quick death sentence into a chronic manageable illness for those who have access to modern meds. The HIV prevention story, however, hasn't been as happy.... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: AIDS Walk’s Happy Ending

The 5-K AIDS Walk St. Petersburg in North Shore Park on Saturday raised $117,000, organizers reported.Back to other news for September 2007 Read more »

Philadelphia Clergy Preach, Teach and Test to End AIDS

With African Americans accounting for 64 percent of Philadelphia's HIV infections, clergy there have rallied in a citywide campaign to encourage people to get tested. In November, faith leaders from about 100 churches and mosques preached and... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Potential Needle Laceration, Happy Ending

Hi Dr. Bob,I wrote you a few days ago to ask about the likelihood of HIV from a dirty needle laceration that may or may not have occurred while trying to help a homeless boy. It had been causing me quite a lot of anxiety, superimposed on the anxiety...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Jeremy,". . . quite a lot of anxiety superimposed on the anxiety associated with (your) generalized anxiety disorder????" Oh, that sounds uncomfortable. Angst on top of angst is always worrisome. Thanks for writing in and sharing your... Read more »

My story -- It's a happy ending because I made it so.

Hi there! I'm hoping you can post this for others to see. Maybe add some of your wit and charm as a response, if I play my cards right...It's Justin Case... remember me? Anyways, I'm waiting the last week before getting my 3-month HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Justin,Just as Maulder would say, "The truth is out there." In your case, you'll know the truth about your brief "Wham Bam Thank You Dan" episode in a week. Rumor has it even Scully thinks you'll be negative. Well,... Read more »

Aids: the end in sight?

Dear Dr. Bob,What do you think of the recent statement from Dr. Brian Willams of the South African Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis who asserts that HIV could be wiped out in approximately 40 years with widespread testing and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Janelle,Well, for one thing it sounds almost too good to be true, and in the real world it may prove to be exactly that. However, conceptually I have been intrigued by this idea since it was first proposed by researchers at the World Health... Read more »

Still no 'happy' in my 'happy ending massage'

Hi from South Africa doc,I wrote to you 3 years ago after a cheap 'happy ending massage' gone wrong. She was supposed to give me a hand job only, but then got carried away and fingered herself, finishing me off with the same hand.I became...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello A in SA,I'll be brief, because as I have already explained to you, HIV is definitely not your problem. Your HIV risk handjob happy ending to rub-and-tug is nonexistent. Your repeatedly negative ELISA tests out to three years are... Read more »

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Will fear ever end???/testing at 4 months

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've tried my best to shake loose of the HIV worry since testing negative on a PCR and an ELISA at 3 months. Staying away from this board and taking a two week vacation far away from the Internet was part of my strategy. But I have to admit, HIV... Read more »

CNN - AN END TO AIDS

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies

From Dr. Sanjay Gupta
CNN

Friday, April 28, 2006; Posted: 3:51 p.m. EDT (19:51 GMT)

Dr. Sanjay Gupta will host a special CNN Presents this weekend on AIDS.
Living with AIDS in the U.S. (2:18)
NEW YORK (CNN) -- About 8,000 people die of AIDS every... Read more »

CNN - AN END TO AIDS

Posted by Survivor, 1 Reply

CNN - AN END TO AIDS

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