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Hiv And Bodily Fluids
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HIV virus survival in bodily fluids outside the bodyHi, I've found various replies on this site ( eg. http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Workplace/Q47612.html ) that any wet liquid capable of transmitting HIV should be considered as potentionally infectious. I'm not refering to any specific...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,I agree with the information in the post. It does not refer to "all bodily fluids," but rather specifically to "blood, semen, vaginal fluids or breast milk." There are some bodily fluids; such as tears, sweat, and urine;...
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Isn't urine a bodily fluid?Most of the literature I've found says that urine doesn't transmit HIV. Some say it has... Read more »Masturbation, Dried Bodily FluidsIn most hotels, the quilts are not washed between each stay. Say a person masturbates upon the... Read more »
Articles
California: Court-Ordered HIV Test Requires Exchange of Bodily FluidsA man who was convicted of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under the age of 14 might be able to avoid HIV testing, according to an appeals court decision. According to a decision by the California Court of Appeals, 5th Appellate District,... Read more »
Mandatory HIV Testing Should Be Instituted for Public Health, Safety Officials Exposed to Bodily Fluids, Commentary SaysHIV testing should be mandatory in Massachusetts when public health or safety officials are exposed to a person's bodily fluids, Elissa Ely, a psychiatrist in the state, said on Monday in a commentary on NPR's "All Things Considered " (Ely, "All... Read more »
Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Bodily Fluids BillIn a 35-5 vote, lawmakers in Nebraska this week gave first-round approval to a bill creating specific criminal penalties for anyone who strikes a peace office -- including jail personnel, probation officers, and others -- with a bodily fluid. The... Read more »
Wyoming Senate Committee Recommends Approval of Bill Making Discharging Bodily Substances on Police Officers FeloniesThe Wyoming Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday recommended that the full state Senate approve a bill that would charge with a felony individuals who spit, urinate, defecate, ejaculate or discharge any other... Read more »
Connect With Others
Once the fluid containing HIV dries, is it dead?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Once vaginal secretion dry, would the HIV in them die? And how long would HIV live if it were into underwear? Would it die once soaked in?
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HIV Rapid Oral Fluid Test Accuracy.
Posted by Baily, 1 Reply
Does anyone know about HIV rapid oral fluid test's accuracy. I have been reading mixed reviews that the rapid oral test has a history of false negitives and does not preform as what the manufactor claims >99%.I tested with an oral fluid test at... Read more » Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----
Posted by von, 1 Reply
Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear
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how much hiv in vaginal fluids
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Answer: A small amount or none. The small amount can/could be risky. There is really no documentation on transmission from female to male. There IS documentation on a few men who have had post-coital female blood infect them via intercourse. I...
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