Hiv And Visiting The Us

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I was diagnosed with HIV infection in August and CD4+ is 274 and Viral load (bDNA)186,000. I have sores on my skin that do not heal and am very fatigued with night sweats and insomnia at times. My F.P. physician says that I will need to start...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Finding out some of your HIV specialist treatment philosophy is a useful discussion point. Finding out about which research studies are available and which questions are being addressed in active research studies is another good talking point.... Read more »

Massage parlour Visit & HIV, Stds Risk (Need Help!)

Hi Dr CordovaI just visited massage parlour yesterday. I am naked with condom on and she only wearing underwear. We hug and I kissed and I sucked her breast on her bed. She does perform oral for me with my condom on.I do French kiss too. I did touch...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Syphilis is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact. Using a condom reduces the likelihood of transmission, but does not eliminate it. HIV and other STD's such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are transmitted via bodily fluids. Using a condom... Read more »

Hepatitis/HIV Concern after Barber Shop Visit

My husband just returned from the barber shop with a cute haircut but when he turned around I saw that his neck was bleeding. Apparently, the barber shaved him with a straight razor on the back of the neck and he has actual visible cuts. I am...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Barber shops have requirements for sterilizing equipment and managing waste. Your husband could go back to the barber shop to determine if they have a license and if they abide by standard rules. If he has a concern about anything he sees or any... Read more »

Hospital is requiring visits to it own M.D. requarding HIV

I am in the post job offer phase of employment at a local hospital. After the offer was made the hospital became aware of my hiv+ status. The hospital has a policy that I must see their M.D. every six months who will determine whether I can...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Hospitals set their own policies on HIV-positive employees. It's probably just as well; otherwise the job would be done by legislators. They are within their rights as long as they treat all employees with HIV in the same way. Go ahead and take... Read more »

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Visiting HIV infected person

Posted by tnk, 1 Reply

Hello Sir, I am from India..Please help me....

My father-in-law is HIV +ve. We came to know about this about 3 months back..
We are supposed to visit him for 2 days this weekend..

What I want to know is what precautions should I take while our visit..... Read more »

Looking for HIV Poz friends visiting Cancun

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If ever come down to Cancun, I will be more than happy to meet you and share experiences and exchange information about living with HIV, and of course, my friendship is open to all of you! I live in Cancun and working in tourism. Being HIV Poz... Read more »

Doctor's Visit!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, I written several times before. I've had several negative hiv tests after possible exposure in Aug. 99(unprotected heter.intercourse)briefly. Unk. status of ex-girlfriend. My last results were negative in May 01(Quest diagnostics) for hiv1... Read more »