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Hiv Risk Fresh Scab On A Skin
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When to call a scab a scab ???I have been going through some of your answers on HIV transmission through cuts where you have said 'Once a scab is formed, there is no longer an access to the blood stream'. I'd like to know how to identify if a cut has a scab on it...
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
I'm sorry, but I don't recall writing that response (maybe it was Rick's?). I did say that it is highly unlikely that HIV would be transmitted through a scab, and I base that on epidemiological information combined with some general...
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Fresh Blood on Skin, what is the risk?Sir,If I have fresh blood of a HIV infected person on my intact skin am I under real risk of having... Read more »Hep C risk from kissing skin where a small dry scab appearedHi, this is a great resource, thanks for your work, my question is, what is the Hep B or C risk... Read more »
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Tibotec, FDA Update Warning Label on HIV Drug's Risk of Severe Skin ReactionTibotec Therapeutics, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, "has strengthened a warning about serious skin reactions in patients treated with the company's HIV drug Intelence," the FDA and the company said on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Intelence has... Read more »
Canada Warns Not to Buy "Fresh" Semen OnlineHealth Canada on Tuesday warned of the potential disease risks associated with buying donor semen from unregulated online assisted-conception businesses. Prompted by media reports of the phenomenon, this is the agency's second such warning in the... Read more »
Texas: Fresh Start Grant to Help Ex-Prisoners Get HIV/AIDS CareIn Texas, federal funds are helping recently released African-American prisoners at risk of HIV become reintegrated into society. With the help of a $1.6 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, AIDS... Read more »
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Blemishes and scabs- HIV?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I had a low risk exsposure. I have a bunch of little neeldepoint-sized scabs all over my legs and arms, and I have many small light brown blemishes. Are these HIV symptoms?
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Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello.I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more » HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read
Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies
HelloI have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read. I... Read more » HIV risk?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
About a month and a half ago, I hooked up with a male who might be HIV positive. We kissed, and he gave me a blow job. I did not give him a blow job or have anal intercourse with him. He came on my chest and I flipped out. Is it possible for me to...
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