Hiv From Frozen Food

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Listeria and HIV

Food-borne illnesses are not new to people living in Canada. However, an outbreak of one particular germ -- Listeria -- linked to the consumption of tainted processed meat has recently occurred. Listeria is of particular concern because this bacterium can cause severe infection (listeriosis) in people with weakened immunity. At press time, no one with HIV has contracted this illness, though at least 54 people have developed listeriosis and 20...

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Blood in Frozen Foods

Dr. Frascino,I've been reading your forum for many years. I find it insightful to read and learn from your responses to other people. The mere fact that you take time out of your own schedule to volunteer here says a lot about your admirable...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You've been reading the forum for five years and you're still worried about contracting HIV from your Bohemian Raspberry Double Swirl low-fat Fro-Yo? Apparently you've only been reading the kinky sex questions now haven't you?... Read more »

Bloood in frozen lemon drink

In 2004, I was drinking a frozen lemon drink slushee thing that I bought from a vendor when I suddenly noticed that there was a reddish-pink patch in the ice. I have had problems with being paranoid about HIV before and started freaking out...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Thanks for sharing. Now, did you have a question?As for the reddish-pink frozen lemon slushy thing, I see absolutely no cause for concern. PEP certainly would not be warranted. Stop worrying about frozen tasty treats! (Although I do seem to remember... Read more »

nurtition-frozen foods

I read when you are + that your not supposed to eat frozen foods. Do they mean my frozen foods or processed foods and why not?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

I would be interested in reading the information you mentioned. I see no reason why you should not eat frozen food... you may want to thaw, heat, or whatever is appropriate for some of it. Some people suggest a less processed food diet, but there... Read more »

HIV in frozen blood "Please answer this. It's causing anxiety."

If there was frozen blood in ice or ice cream and someone ate it with a cut in their mouth, what is the HIV risk, since I read that HIV can live in frozen environments?...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question,HIV most certainly <b>can not</b> live in a frozen environment. The virus is so weak that it needs to be inside a human body to be kept at the right temperature and wetness. Even room temperature is too cold and... Read more »

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My brain is frozen, any one can help, I begg you

Posted by deadbody, 3 Replies

Into extreme safe sex, yet today I was told that I could have contracted HIV throygh kissing!!!!
they r requesting a second test to confirm, could this test approve they were wrong , did it ever happen? how can I get HIV through kissing when there... Read more »

Frozen Blood

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Their is to bad that doctors that stating that persons have taken longer than 3 months to be positive havent frozen this patient bllod to test with todays test and see if the person still would be negative then we could be more secure if the blood... Read more »

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference 12/6 in Boston

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference in Boston, on December 6

The Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference is a day-long event for HIV-positive persons and front-line service providers.

It is organized by the AIDS Action Committee's HIV Health Institute.

Th... Read more »

HIV Through Food?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, I was wondering what the odds are of getting HIV through food.

I was eating a crunchwrap from taco bell recently, probably a month ago, when I distinctly tasted iron/blood (which may have been the beef, because I recall having taco bell beef have... Read more »

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