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med student question-- clarification regarding dried blood, cdc facts and hiv , and hep c vaccine.

Hello Dr. Frascino, how are you? I have not been on this site for some time. I am happy to see that you are doing well, I hope that your CD4 count is keeping up. The reason why I am calling, is for clarification. I had some new tiles put in my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.It is true that as far as blood-borne pathogens are concerned hepatitis C virus (HCV) is heartier and survives longer outside the body than HIV. The duration of survival depends on ambient room temperature, humidity, viral strain, etc. Your risk... Read more »

Is it me or the fact that you don't like answering questions about testing times?

I believe I've asked the question about my testing about 3 times and it has gone unaswered. I... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

give me the facts: hep c and hiv co-infection?

Dr. Dave,I am a bit confused. Falling into this category I am wondering what the difference is in... Read more »

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Fact Sheets: Talking About HIV/AIDS

As someone concerned about AIDS, you have an opportunity to decide what your target audience needs to know about HIV/AIDS. Spending time planning and thinking about the needs of your audience will help you prepare the most effective strategies for... Read more »

HIV Coinfections

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet AIDS-defining condition: Any of several illnesses that can lead to a diagnosis of AIDS in a person infected with HIV. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. Coinfection: Infection with more than one... Read more »

Preventing Transmission of HIV

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): Infections that are usually passed during sex. HIV is an example of an STD. Transmission of HIV: The spread of HIV from a person infected with HIV to another person through... Read more »

Fact Sheet: The Law and HIV/AIDS

HIV raises many legal-, financial-, and health insurance-related questions for both HIV-positive individuals and their employers. Laws differ in each state. It is important that you consult an attorney in your state or get advice from your local or... Read more »

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HIV Facts, Helplines & Health Advisers In The UK

Posted by Anonymous

For those of you undergoing the HIV Scare Crisis in the UK, I am posting the telephone numbers of the local helplines.

A telephone conversation with someone knoledgeable about the disease (such as the helpline operators) may come in very useful. It... Read more »

Facts. Window Period

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

How Do I Know If I Have HIV?

The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get an HIV test.

If you are at risk of HIV, you should have an HIV test every six months. You should also reduce your risk (see the section on Prevention).

Soon after... Read more »

Look at the facts....

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It's clear we cannot diagnose infected over the net, we will have to wait until January to get his results.
I for one have a suspicion of hiv.

Why?
Exposure to a person in a high risk group, even though it was low risk it wasn't ZERO risk.
Multiple... Read more »

MYth or fact

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey in maple ridge canada i heard of a person leeding on napkins in a dispenser and then putting the napkins back in that he bled on, say i wipe my self with these napkins and theres blood on it, is there any risk at all ? and what are the chances i... Read more »

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