Hiv Can Be Obtained Through What Types Of Sex

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Behaviors of Recently HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men in the Year Post-Diagnosis: Effects of Drug Use and Partner Types

With the objective of assessing the behaviors of recently HIV-infected men who have sex with men, the study authors conducted interviews every three months with 193 recently infected MSM in the Southern California Acute Infection and Early Disease... Read more »

Transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2 in a Prospective Cohort of HIV-Negative Gay Men: The Health in Men Study

There are few studies comparing risk factors for infection by herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), the authors of the current study wrote, despite an increase in HSV-1-associated anogenital herpes reports. In that context, researchers... Read more »

The Association Between Lack of Circumcision and HIV, HSV-2 and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

Observational studies of the association of circumcision and HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) "have yielded mixed results," noted the authors. The current report examines the relationship between circumcision and HIV, herpes... Read more »

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French guy concerned about Hiv 1, Hiv 2, sub-type O...???

Hi Docteur Bob,I am a French guy living in the Portland, OR area.Comment vas-tu?Ok, I have some questions. I went to a planned parenthood office this morning and I got tested for HIV.The nurse stung my finger to get some blood on a strip and she...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Salut Mec de Portland,Tout va bien! Merci. Et toi?Je ne vois aucune raison de t'inquiter. Ta relation bouche tait protge par un prservatif. Par consquent, tu n'as pas de risque d'attraper le virus. Pas du tout ! Je ne crois pas... Read more »

LAST SUBMISSION WRONG EMAIL! Rare HIV types

Hello, 14 months ago I had sex with a condom with a guy I barely knew 8 hours. Horrible lesson learned... The scary part of this is that after my drunken stupor, I awoke to remembering his telling me that 15 years prior, he lived in South Africa and...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:You said you used a condom. Since you used a condom, I would not be concerned. Whether you knew him for eight hours or eight years is irrelevant. Condoms make the difference, and you used one. No risk!If you feel you need to test, there is... Read more »

Types of HIV/STD tests

Dear Doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a Korean prostitute while visiting Japan. I had a open cold sore at the time. I read recently that there is a new types of std from the east including a new syphilis thats had to detect and treat. What...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If you are experiencing symptoms that might be related to a sexually transmitted infection, don't hesitate to see a doctor. It can be much easier for a medical professional to make a diagnosis while you are experiencing symptoms. You should... Read more »

Some HIV 1-2 EIA is not detected subtypes(O and M types)

I m medical student.Some HIV 1-2 EIA is not detected subtypes(HIV-1 O and M type and HIV-2).Is it true??...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Please read my response to "Rare HIV Strains into Perspective" (http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Testing/Q11685.qna) for a detailed answer to your question.RMK... Read more »

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Oral Sex causing HIV?

Posted by jinLA, 4 Replies

I am really ashamed to say that I am a medical professional when I look back on my recent behavior. I was in China and received oral sex from a massage girl who had what appeared to be a cold with sore throat (also vaginal sex with a condom). This... Read more »

HIV-TYPE 2

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV-TYPE 2: I would like to hear from anyone who has tested
positive for HIV-2. Currently the U.S. only tests for HIV-1. But
now I have a friend with the type 2 strain (a weaker strain most
common in W. Africa), and we are having a difficult time... Read more »

Now what is HIV-Type 2?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 1 Reply

As if the one that I got tested on wasn't enough, I got this info today that there is also a Type-2. My exposure was not in U.S. it was in Nepal (Country between india and china).. How do I find out about HIV-Type 2 is relevent for this country? Any... Read more »

vircoTYPE HIV-1

Posted by MRoss, 1 Reply

Hi folks.. hey wondering if you may give me some guidance with Geno / Pheno Tying. Had this test done, with vl < 100, one hundred copies ml. Wondering if anyone has had this specific test done? Any one familuar with the accuracy of test, and... Read more »

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