Hiv And Vibrational Frequency

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HIV Testing Frequency Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Attending Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics: Implications for HIV Prevention and Surveillance

In the current study, researchers sought to describe trends in HIV testing occurrence and frequency among men who have sex with men (MSM) seeking treatment at four STD clinics and to define factors associated with HIV testing frequency and... Read more »

Predictors and Correlates of Reduced Frequency or Cessation of Injection Drug Use During a Randomized HIV Prevention Trial

Enrollment of injection drug users (IDUs) into a peer-educator role in an HIV prevention intervention, especially in a small group, may help IDUs stop injecting, the current study suggests. The authors conducted a secondary analysis of a multi-site... Read more »

Frequency and Characteristics of Long-Term Non-Progressors and HIV Controllers in the Chelsea and Westminster Cohort

There is no internationally agreed definition of a long-term non-progressor (LTNP), in recent years more usefully referred to as a slow progressor, or an HIV controller (HIC). As a result several different interpretations of what parameters can make... Read more »

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HIV from vibrating dildo?

I recently bought a vibrating dildo from a sex store. Though it appeared to be new (and was presented as such) it was not in a shrink wrapped package. I took it home, and after about 3-4 hours from when I bought it, I washed it with warm water and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No, I don't feel you've placed yourself at any significant risk for HIV. Nor do I feel any kind of preventative action is warranted. I'll reprint a question about sex toys posted in the archives for your edification and... Read more »

Frequency of Hep C test for HIV positive

How often should a PLWH be tested for Hep C? Other factors? Exclusions?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It will depend on risk...Hepatitis C is transmitted easiest through injection drug use. Sharing of anything - needles, cookers, or cotton, can easily lead to infection. Sexual transmission is very uncommon among heterosexual couples. However, there... Read more »

HIV TESTS FREQUENCY

I am not having any health problem now.My weight is also 100 kilos.I went for cd4 test long time backe nearly one year back.Do you think is it require form me to gofor any tests.Since the tests are very expensive in our location I am thinking for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Depending on the situation I would generally recommend a clinical exam and a CD4 count at least once a year for HIV+ persons. KH... Read more »

HIV test frequency question.

Dr. Bobi need your advice.I am a frequent visitor to massage centers. I sometimes indulge in mutual masturbation with the masseuse. Always dry(clothes) masturbation for her. And naked masturbation for me. Since sex worker are classified as high risk...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Mutual masturbation is not considered to be a risk for HIV; consequently, routine HIV/STD screening for the type of activity you describe is not warranted. That said, for folks who are sexually active with multiple partners, routine screening for... Read more »

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navy testing frequency

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

how often does the navy test for hiv? if someone went through boot camp this past summer, when would they be tested again? if positive, are they discharged right away?
thx

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Good Vibrations please

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have recently read some messages with a bit of acid in their words, Im not going to enter in particular discussions about it. I only hope all of them that are worried to be HIV negative and meanwhile, as they choose to be here at this forum, they... Read more »

Sore Throat And Colds Have Nothing To Do With HIV!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Check this out:

http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/forum/view_question.html?section_id=61&id=48209&category_id=0

The doctor says that neither the frequency of, nor susceptibility to common colds (including sore throat symptoms) is different in HIV+... Read more »

Quandary about HIV

Posted by squanderer, 3 Replies

Hi, I haven't been diagnosed but have enough symptoms to feel fairly confident I have it. Shingles, Psoriasis 3 kinds, seborrheic Dermatitis..... I haven't been tested since I was always so careful and never thought there was much of a risk. ... Read more »

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