Hiv Blood Donation Statistics 10 Years

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Interpreting HIV and testing statistics (HIV STATISTICS)

Greetings. I recently tested HIV+ on a rapid blood test, and am awaiting Western Blot results. Needless to say, I'm extremely worried, almost resigned. I've been reading about testing statistics and through questions on this forum, and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I'll respond to your three specific questions first:1.The sensitivity and specificity of a test assume the test is performed properly and free from confounding variables.2.The estimated statistical risk assumes unprotected sex with a partner... Read more »

Confused in Fort Worth (HIV STATISTICS, 2009)(HIV STATISTICS, 2009)

Hey there Doctor Frascino,Been on your site over the years and am still a bit confused and... Read more »

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It's hard to believe your statistics!! (HIV STATISTICS)

Hey Dr. Bob, I first read your site about 3 years ago when I was a sophmore in college and worried... Read more »

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Although China Has Low HIV Prevalence, Situation Serious in Some Provinces Affected by Drug Trafficking, Illegal Blood Donations, Officials Say

While the HIV prevalence in China remains low, the situation in several provinces affected by drug trafficking and illegal blood donations is serious, senior HIV/AIDS control officials said on Saturday, Xinhua/ China Daily reports. According to... Read more »

Malaysian Government Seeks to Impose Prison Terms, Fines on HIV-Positive People Who Donate Blood, Deputy PM Says

The Malaysian government is planning to imprison and fine HIV-positive people who are aware of their status when they donate blood, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said Thursday, the AP/ China Post reports. Razak did not provide a timeline for... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Reported Ever Being Tested for HIV,* by Sex and Race/Ethnicity -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

* Based on responses to the following question: "Except for tests you may have had as part of blood donations, have you ever been tested for HIV?" Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S.... Read more »

Canada: Lift Blood Donation Ban for Some Gay Men -- Doctors

It is time to relax the 27-year prohibition against blood donation by gay men, says a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal . "We clearly have a situation in which there are chronic blood shortages, and we also have a situation in... Read more »

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Blood donation

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question, although i dont think i have HIV i donated blood 2 weeks ago. If they found hiv or another disease in my blood would they have notified me by now? Thanks.

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Blood Donation - Should I? Can I?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello, I am a 20 year old woman and I was wondering if I should donate blood tomorrow, which I want to. Since my last test (where I tested negative) the only "sex" I have had was having a man "grind" himself against by butt and some touching with... Read more »

Donating Blood: Do they tell you if you're (+)?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm a little paranoid when it comes to HIV.

When I was going out with my ex-girlfriend, she had some risky sexual activity. Her last sexual encounter was a Thanksgiving weekend. I asked her to get tested for HIV and she was (-). This was ~6 1/2 weeks... Read more »

Blood Donation Question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, Everyone. I recently had a somewhat high-risk exposure. I'm a gay male and I was having insertive anal sex (I was the "top" or "insertive" partner). well, at some point the condom broke. i was very worried. I had just tested and so I knew I was... Read more »

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