Hep Building Materials

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

Does Hep C live on plastic material

A person with hepatitis C has a cut covered with a bandaid, and the blood is dried...then the person rinses a dish under the facet and the water drains from the bandaid onto the dish...will a person drinking/eating from this dish get the Hep C...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Even if virus survived, I wouldn't expect transmission from an oral route.... Read more »

The Joker Has Left The Building

I just wanted to thank you so much for the recent advice you gave me concerning my friend, the... Read more »

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W. »

White Material in the Mouth

An acquaintance has a buildup of white matter in his mouth which is visible when he speaks. The... Read more »

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Spokane, Washington, Schools Approve Updated Sex-Ed Materials

After months of discussion among administrators and a committee of citizens and students, the Spokane Public Schools board of directors recently approved new sex education videos and other materials. Produced by a division of the Discovery Channel,... Read more »

U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health

Tips for Building Partnerships for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Below are some tips and ideas on how to build partnerships with other organizations for your National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event or activity. Creating a partnership will give you access to resources that may not be available... Read more »

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Fact Sheet: Strategies to Build Support for HIV-Prevention and Sexuality Education Programs

There are many strategies individuals can use to build broad-based support for HIV-prevention and sexuality education programs. This list -- the result of a SIECUS needs assessment of over 150 education and health leaders -- offers sound advice from... Read more »

Press Association Profiles British HIV/AIDS Advocates Who Plan to Build Clinics in Africa

The Press Association on Thursday profiled two British HIV/AIDS advocates who plan to drive from London to South Africa to help build HIV clinics and raise money for the One to One Children's Fund . Jon Beswick, a London architect, and Charlie... Read more »

Connect With Others

HIV tests that detect the genetic material of HIV

Posted by nomoreworry4me

HIV tests that detect the genetic material of HIV itself (rather than antibodies or antigens) are known as PCR tests. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and is a common way of testing for a variety of different organisms. The overall process... Read more »

Review HIV/AIDS Program Materials

Posted by Anonymous

The American Red Cross Wants You To Help Review HIV/AIDS Program Materials

Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2003

For more information
Contact Shauna R. Cooper at (703) 206-6986 or coopers@usa.redcross.org

The American Red Cross National... Read more »

HIV and Hep. B

Posted by CountTheStars, 1 Reply

I recently tested positive and I was vaccinated against Hep. B years ago. Does this mean that I am considered to have Hep. B as far as drug reactions are concerned since the antibodies are present in my system because of the vaccination? Read more »

please help hiv and hep c

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i tested hiv negative at 5 month but i just found out this person
has hep c we had sex once. does it take longer for hiv to show up if you was infected with hep c? Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>

Related Topics

View More HIV/AIDS-Related Topics »

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.