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Has anyone gotten HIV this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone ever gotten HIV from a doctor visit? I realize the case in florida with the dentist is one such instance, but any others? I know I sound crazy but I am worried that my doctor intentionally infected me with a shot. I had ALL the... Read more »

JJCentral - Have you gotten the call yet???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

JJ,

Hope you're doing better...any results yet?

I'm pulling for you.

God Bless.

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Could I have gotten . . .?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, I'm not sure who to ask this question to, but I have been sitting
at home crying about my situation for the past day. Therefore, I feel like
I should ask somebody. Last Thursday night, I went to a concert. My friend
and I ran into a guy at a... Read more »

MAY HAVE GOTTEN AIDS THROUGH FORCED SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I try my best not to get upset anymore, because I won't allow my this illness to take control of my life. I truly uderstand you, Thank God you're negative as of now. Unfortunately for me I wasn't, and I was always the faithful "good girl" type, so... Read more »

HIV may be in your head, not your veins........

Posted by rjasin123, 2 Replies

From our own experts at thebody.com
http://www.thebody.com/sowadsky/worried.html

"Many people are fearful that they have HIV, even though they are either at very low risk of infection, or have tested negative for HIV. The common term informally used... Read more »

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Can Hep C be gotten thru taking reputable blood labs monitoring my HIV stuff?

"Finally, sexual transmission of hepatitis C can occur although it is not common. Safe sex would mean use of barrier protection, like a condom. You can't get hepatitis C from kissing. However, you should avoid sharing razors or...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No, I would stress that hepatitis C is not spread by having your blood drawn.Dr. McGovern... Read more »

HPV & HIV Co-infection? Could I have gotten one without the other?

Dear Dr. DezubeMy possible expsoure was at the end of June 2000, vaginal sex with a message parlor girl from Asia. No condom, we used latex grove instead. Blood was found on the "condom" after I pulled it out. She explained she was having...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Dear Dan,Given that you have genital warts, you most likely did indeed pick up an HPV infection. Many patients infected with HPV will clear the infection completely, thanks to their own immune system. If your HIV tests are negative at 7 months,... Read more »

Could I have gotten infected?

Dr. Frascino, I sent this question below yesterday. Later today, I will be seeing a doctor and perhaps starting a regimen of PEP. I need a second opinion from you, an expert to ensure that I'm making the right decision. Taking PEP would...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I would not recommend a course of PEP for this degree of HIV risk. Your concerns about old menstrual blood getting into your escort's mouth and then being transmitted to your Mr. Happy via an unprotected blow job are unwarranted.... Read more »

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 »

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