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HIV risk and testing "low risk activities with hiv+ person"

I am writing because I am in a relationship with an HIV + male. We dated for 2 months before he told me about his condition and during that period of time we practiced low risk sexual activities (oral sex). I now tested with a third generation elisa...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There are many ways for "magnetic couples" to be happy, healthy, and sexually active together. However, all of this takes open and honest communication between partners.In terms of testing, a test at 6 weeks will... Read more »

low risks and testing

Hi Doc!Ive spent a plenty of time reviewing the archives and have found almost all the information I was looking for. It amazes me that you have been able to educate much of the world through these forums. What a contribution you have made! You...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Whether to get HIV tested or not is a personal decision. The only thing the CDC (or I) can do is provide information about the probability of transmission of HIV based on the information provided. I concur with your assessment that the... Read more »

Very low risk of contracting HIV when not using condoms

Hello Bob, Many thanks for your second reply, and your categorical denial that cleanliness makes any difference, or that semen-covered fingers in close proximity to a vagina are not infectious. I'm not sure other medics would agree with you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Tony,You're most welcome. Regarding your interpretation of the data I presented, it once again points up your fundamental misconception of the science of statistical risk. An estimated per-episode statistical risk for acquisition of HIV... Read more »

needle stick risks from HIV positive patient

While taking care of a patient in the hospital, I was drawing blood using a butterfly needle (a very small needle connected to a flexible catheter). After discarding the needle in the sharps container and walking back to the patients bedside, I...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

The odds of HIV infection from the kind of experience you describe are extremely low. For your own peace of mind, I encourage you to see your own health care provider right away for baseline tests. If you do not have documentation of your present... Read more »

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Study shows very low HIV risk from oral sex

Posted by Anonymous

Study shows very low HIV risk from oral sex
New research estimates possibility of infection somewhere between 0-2 percent

by Eric Erickson

ATLANTA - In contrast to a report by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, a new study
shows... Read more »

Should I test? (Very low risk)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi. I was with a prostitute and did nothing, only watch her as I masturbated. She is HIV +. Before that I touched her skirt and then she hold my hand, and grab it for a few seconds. I didnt see any noticiable blood or semen. But my worries are that... Read more »

Any low risks tested positive???

Posted by jambo, 2 Replies

Do any of you know of instances where an apparently low risk activity actually resulted in a positive test result? Activities like deep kissing (i know there is 1 reported case), rubbing near a wet penis/vagina, insertive oral, etc???

I have had a... Read more »

Gonna' get tested--nervous but think i'm low-risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

well, i'm a gay male and i've had insertive anal sex with only 1 person in my life, although i've been with him sexually many times--with me always being the insertive partner. i don't know how many people he's been with. he's told me that he's... Read more »

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