Hbv Or Hiv Transmission During Cpr

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HIV+ and HBV

Hi therePlease advise me, I tested HIV+ in 2005 and HBV in 2000. My cd4 is 900, viral load 1700 and i'm not taking any treatment yet. Will i be able to get pregnant?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The answer is yes. You should seek the advice of an OBGYN specialist who is knowledgeable in HIV infection. I would go to a major teaching hospital in your area. If you are considering pregnancy you will also want to seek the care of an HIV... Read more »

hbv hcv hiv

i am a health care worker i had a splash, saline water possibly mix with blood,(or let say if it was only blood will i be in real danger here ?) , and a solid drop lended on my upper lip and the area i shave...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

A drop of blood on your upper lip and shaved area would not be a concern for transmission, which requires blood to blood contact. Sometimes mucous membrane exposure (eg, splash in eye) can lead to transmission but this is rare.As a health care... Read more »

CPR/First Aid restrictions in school

I am HIV+ for 10+ years (thankfully very healthy!).I work in the office of an elementary school and serve as a backup to our clinic coordinator. We are required to be certified in CPR and first aid. I recently went through this training and asked...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Congratulations on your good health and your great attitude. You are clearly an asset to the school. Now as to the CPR instructor, there's a bit more education needed there. In the entire case history of HIV/AIDS in the US, there is only one... Read more »

hbv,hcv, hiv please respond

i accidently picked my nose without washing my hands first i know there is mucus membrance inside the noseand i was out doing shopping so i was holding door nubs shopping bags i dont think there would be any blood there but who knows just...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

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Multi-infections of HBV, HCV, HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

This sounds like science fiction, but.....
I have infected with HBV for around 20 years or so. The same applies to Hiv+. HCV occured about 16 years ago. I have no trouble with either of the HCV or HBV after initial liver enzyme elevation and... Read more »

Co-infection HIV-HBV chronic

Posted by MPL1160

I am looking to connect with other coinfected with HBV chronic and share experience and info. I am in the NY metropolitan area but not necessarily looking for people in the same area. Anyone interested can either thread or email me direct at... Read more »

HIV and HBV infection. If you have adice!!

Posted by pozz_in_SA

I would like to hear from people in the same boat as myself. I have to go and see my dr today again for additional tests and then to decide what to do next. As you can imagine I am shit scared and would like to get as much possible info. What meds... Read more »

CPR Concerns

Posted by Anonymous

Today I went to do CPR training with the American Red Cross as a requirement to renew my teaching credential.

I was concerned to see that in the opening section of their training manual, they state that people who are HIV + should request a separate... Read more »

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