Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Hiv Transmission Mucous Membranes
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Transmission Through Mucous MembranesHi Doctor, I have been crusing arounf your site for some time and I am still confused. You say that HIV risk from an enviromental surface is essnetially non existant. Then when it comes to snorting cocaine with a shared bill, you say the risk is...
Response from Richard Cordova III
Test Positive Aware Network
Hi there:I would not be concerned. The only way this could even be a risk, would be if the stripper jammed the dollar bill into her nose so hard, that she broke the skin and caused the dollar bill to get fresh blood on it. You would have had to...
Read more »
Mucous membrane exposure with dried blood.I know that supposedly HIV is inactivated when blood dries. I had a little blood on my gloves at... Read more »Mucous Membrane infectivityI have read recently that scientist have learned that HIV does not need a cut or abrasion to... Read more »
Articles
El VIH, el SIDA y las Mujeres que Tienen Relaciones Sexuales con Mujeres (WSW) en Estados UnidosLa transmisin del VIH de mujer a mujer parece ser algo muy raro. No obstante, los informes de casos de contagio del VIH de mujer a mujer y el riesgo bien documentado de la transmisin del VIH de mujer a hombre indica que las secreciones vaginales y... Read more »
From Exposure to Infection: The Biology of HIV TransmissionOne way HIV is transmitted is through sex -- but how does the virus infect someone after they have been exposed to HIV during sex? In this article, we will follow the journey that HIV takes from the time someone is first exposed to the virus... Read more »
Female-to-Female Transmission of HIVThis is an answer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a question submitted by the CDC National AIDS Hotline concerning female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV. NAH Question: Female-to-female sexual transmission --... Read more »
HIV and Its TransmissionIntroduction How HIV Is Transmitted HIV in the Environment Households Businesses and Other Settings Kissing Biting Saliva, Tears and Sweat Insects Effectiveness of Condoms Introduction Research has revealed a great deal of valuable... Read more »
Connect With Others
Mucous membrane question
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I have a question I hope someone or many people can answer:Is the entire lip a mucous membrane or just the inside of the lip a mucous membrane? Or is the lip not a mucous membrane at all? Read more » Question on the methodology of transmission
Posted by Anonymous
Hello and an advance thank you to those who reply!I have a few relatively complicated questions about the transmission of the HIV virus. First, these "odds" that are quoted, are these concerning the chance of seroconversion assuming that HIV has... Read more » QUESTION ON TRANSMISSION PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
Posted by Anonymous
Hello and an advance thank you to those who reply! I have a few relatively complicated questions about the transmission of the HIV virus. First, these "odds" that are quoted, are these concerning Read more » transmission throgh food?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
If an HIV + man cut his hand and get some blood onto food, does the person who eats the food(without being aware of the blood) run into risks? Is it still considered to be casual contact? Is the mucous membrane in mouth easily infected?
Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
