Hiv In The Open Air

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Congo Television Pilot Featuring HIV/AIDS Stories in Local Language to Air

The first episode of "My Story" -- a television series inspired by people living with HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- is scheduled to air this month on Congolese television stations in Lingala, the most common local language, Inter... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hearing to Air VA Mistakes With Hospital Equipment

On Tuesday, a congressional panel will hear from top Department of Veterans' Affairs officials concerning the possible exposure of 10,000 veterans to HIV and hepatitis. The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs oversight and investigation... Read more »

California: Drug Injection Center Idea Gets an Airing in San Francisco

On Thursday, San Francisco's Department of Public Health (DPH) will co-host an all-day symposium examining the idea of supervised injection centers for the city. At the centers, IV drug users can bring their drugs and inject under the supervision of... Read more »

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How long does HIV survive in the air?

Hi doc,This may sound a little funny. My friend bought me a "fleshlight" sort of sex toy from Dubai. I wasn't planning on using it but I became curious and tried it yesterday. I became concerned because I remembered that the box...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Man from Philippines,Your HIV-acquisition risk from using a "fleshlight" sex toy that had "stayed in (your) cabinet for 1 week before use" and on which you applied alcohol before use would be completely nonexistent. I see... Read more »

less HIV at opening of vagina

I was told by my doctor when questioning him about a potential hiv risk that closer to the opening of the vagina there is less of the hiv virus. Is this the case?As the base of the condom I was wearing blistered my skin during intercourse, he said...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The research suggests that there is generally a lower concentration of HIV in vaginal secretions and higher concentrations of virus in the cervical secretions of infected women. This difference probably explains why the risk of infection to a... Read more »

More than love in the air

I was driving, and came to a stop. A man on a bike that is known to have HIV in our area, came riding by my car VERY FAST! He was directly on the front side of my car. As he rode by, I noticed his whole leg was bleeding down his leg, A LOT!! Now I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.Can the wind from a fast-moving bicycle cause HIV-tainted blood on the rider's leg to be blown into your eyes as he rode by the open window of your car? No, absolutely not. Your fears are totally unwarranted. Stop worrying, OK?2.Can you... Read more »

Calling from dubai crazy italian donation thru air mail

Dear Dottore,you posted a reply to my original question (mille grazie) and i tried to send money via the credit card system but had many problems. I sent yesterday an air mail letter to your address with 50 euros + 40 US dollars in cash. I know it...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Paolo,"Are these symptoms consistent with acute infection or am I worrying too much?" Worrying too much! Definitely worrying too much.I agree with your doctor. Your symptoms are not related to HIV.Your "protected oral"... Read more »

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Tested + for HIV int the Air Force back in 1986

Posted by survivor65, 2 Replies

Back in 1986 was the first time all military was tested for Aids. Me along with about 20 others were imediately shipped out, to Wilford Hall I was given a choice, either get a medical discharge, or finish out my enlistment. The talk was that we only... Read more »

What's the definition of open wound for HIV

Posted by sweetangel, 1 Reply

What's the definition of open wound when it comes to HIV transmission. Does it have to be bleeding? Or how recent to be considered open?

I had sex with my HIV + partner yesterday, He came on my chest but little did I realize that that previous night... Read more »

Discussing HIV and AIDS openly through the arts

Posted by JohnYAHA

I would like to encourage each of you to check out the TABOO (Take Art, Be Open Often) Photo Campaign run by Youth, the Arts, HIV & AIDS Network (www.yahanet.org) an interactive online forum, gallery, and resource centre for arts-based... Read more »

Coping with HIV-Study Still Open

Posted by copeHIV, 1 Reply

Hi. I am conducting a web survey to explore how people living with HIV, as well as their loved ones, cope with various aspects of the disease. Your anonymous responses will help us develop recommendations on how to improve the quality of life of... Read more »

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