Hiv Scars

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Sex Education Classes Scarred Me For Life; I am a nervous wreck. (ANOTHER FLUFFERNUTTER CONVINCED THEY HAVE HIV, 2010)

Hi Dr. Frascino,First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to respond to my question(s). As others have already noted, you have a great sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoy reading your responses to the others' questions; they are not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Even though I have yet to be tested, I have essentially been living life as though I were an HIV+ individual for the past three years because I have basically convinced myself even without symptoms that I am surely HIV+" WHAT?????? You... Read more »

RYAN HIV AND INSTRUMENT FOR TAKING URETHRAL SCARRING........

HI COULD I GET HIV FROM THE INSTRUMENT FOR TAKING THE SAMPLE OF URETHRA?MY TEST FOR PAST CHLAMYDIA... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Hodgkins; is my scar tissue normal?

I tested HIV+ 5 years ago (CD4 240; viral load 25,000). Started HIV drugs and have been on those... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

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Photo Essay: In Mississippi, Scarred but Strong

After his HIV diagnosis, Earnest attempted suicide and was in a coma for several months. For people living with HIV in Mississippi, the stigma surrounding the disease is often more frightening than the disease itself. Last month, Human Rights... Read more »

Design Evoking Rebirth of Fire-Scarred Forest Wins Contest for Centerpiece of National AIDS Memorial Grove

Officials for a contest to create a centerpiece for the seven-acre National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park, Calif., on Wednesday announced that two New York City-based architects have won the competition, the AP/ San Francisco Chronicle ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: Rare Chlamydia Infection Found: Unusual Strain Can Cause Scars, Swelling or Death

On Tuesday, Alberta Health officials reported three probable cases of the rare STD lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) in Calgary. The patients are currently undergoing tests to confirm the diagnosis. Positive test results would bring the total number of... Read more »

In Their Own Words: The Current State of Women and HIV

This edition of "Women and HIV" presents something different. Instead of exploring a topic through our customary method of secondary research, BETA asked women with HIV, women's HIV treatment advocates, clinicians, and researchers for their views... Read more »

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blister scar

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey there, I wanted to try and make a conclusion about my incident that many of u are familiar with already. Please try to comprehend and help me in this situation, as it has been reeally stressing and depressing for me. My main worry was not the... Read more »

scarred about this

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hree or six months? A follow-up question on the window period.
Answered ny Nicolas Sheon, HIV InSite Prevention Editor
Question
I had received oral sex from a woman and was concerned about hiv. I didn't notice any open sores on my penis
or cuts. The... Read more »

any other opinions please!!! I'm so scarred

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Back in May I had vaginal sex with a male partner and we used a latex condom (Durex brand) and astroglide lube- the condom stayed in tact and didn't break, fall off or leak. I asked my partner if he had been tested for STD's and he said yes, and... Read more »

Testing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just want everyone to know who is scarred becase of symptoms. I am a 21 year old straight male who had unprotected sex with a promiscious female. I read up in HIV symptoms and had every symptom in the book. I had some wierd joint and muscle pains... Read more »

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