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Key facts about HIV/AIDS - Note Last Item

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Key facts about HIV/AIDS
Reuters NewMedia - August 10, 2006
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The world's largest international AIDS conference opens in Toronto, on Sunday, 25 years after the epidemic... Read more »

HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive.

I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more »

Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection?

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Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection? Read more »

HIV infection from dried blood?

Posted by panic05, 5 Replies

I got a question on HIV infection from dried blood. I know no one has been infected with HIV due to contact with toilet seat so far. But I am still worrying about its possibility.

Today, I went to a public washroom. After flushing the toilet, I... Read more »

Chances of HIV infection

Posted by BrianJW, 1 Reply

I was obviously not very responsible in a recent sexual encounter and need advise on my chances of HIV infection. It was a routine encounter in a bar that ended in unprotected oral and vaginal sex (no anal). She seemed to be in a low risk group... Read more »

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Is it possible to get HIV from something like this? (INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS SHOVED UP THE BUTT, 2011)

Hi, I did something stupid and I've been wondering could this be serious. I put an old thootbrush and also a tube similar to those of sun umbrellas in my anus I was alone and I was being stupid. I did it a couple of times and than one or two...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Dude, you stuck a toothbrush up your butt? How many times have I told you that's not the best way to reach those back molars? As for "a tube similar to a sun umbrella," WOWZA! I have absolutely no idea what you're talking... Read more »

Bottle in My ass (INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS SHOVED UP THE BUTT, 2010)

I tried putting a small shampoo bottle up my ass. it is only a small travel size bottle. it got stuck and im not sure if i should wait to let it pass or not....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You lost a shampoo bottle up your butt??? Hmm. Generally speaking, you shouldn't really have to shampoo your prostate! Well, I guess we can be thankful you haven't shoved the conditioner, hair gel and electric blower up there as well.... Read more »

Can you get HIV from sticking drumsticks or other objects inside your anus? (INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS SHOVED UP THE BUTT, 2011)

Hello Doctor, I have asked this question before, but I don't have access to my email account for which I selected for the first question anymore, so I am re-asking it. Well, this is the story: A while ago I got some drumsticks from my school...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.You shoved drumsticks up your butt??? When I read the title of your question I thought it would involve some kind of Colonel Sanders fried chicken fetish. So I was surprised to read they were real drumsticks! Hopefully you were trying to use... Read more »

i use my finger press my bleed pinhole, if this can infected hiv?

Dear expert.I went to the hospital for blood and when it's completed, the blood still flow out from the pinhole, I use my finger press the bleed pinhole,before this my fingers had contact with the hospital's lab test paper, door handles...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi,You cannot get HIV from your experience. There has to be a direct exchange of body fluid for HIV transmission to occur. This scenario that you have described did not allow that to happen. You are safe and fine.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

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Fears About HIV Transmission in Families With an HIV-Infected Parent: A Qualitative Analysis

Advances in antiretroviral treatment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission have made it possible for more HIV-positive parents to have children. But few studies have examined transmission fears that might remain for these families and how they... Read more »

NPR Interviews Co-Founders of Company Selling Traditional Beadwork Items to Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS Programs

NPR's "News & Notes with Ed Gordon " on Thursday included an interview with Mathapelo Ngaka and Barbara Jackson, co-founders of Monkeybiz , a company selling traditional beadwork projects, including some addressing the issue of HIV/AIDS, to... Read more »

Table 2. Estimated Percentage of Injecting Drug Users at Risk for Acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection (n = 9,565) Who Engaged in Behaviors Associated With HIV Infection, by Selected Characteristics -- National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, United States, 2009

Table 2. Estimated Percentage* of Injecting Drug Users at Risk for Acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection (n = 9,565) † Who Engaged in Behaviors § Associated With HIV Infection, by Selected Characteristics -- National HIV... Read more »

Bulgaria Set to Provide Equipment, Medicine to Libya in Effort to Free Health Workers Accused of Infecting Children With HIV

Bulgaria is prepared to send equipment and medicine to Libya to help the country's fight against HIV/AIDS, as part of Bulgaria's efforts to help free five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian physician sentenced to death for allegedly infecting 400... Read more »

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