Hiv Transmission Through A Baked Cake

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HIV Transmission

Table of Contents How HIV Spreads Methods of Transmission Rare Types of Transmission Avoiding Transmission How HIV Spreads Many people still do not understand how HIV is passed, or transmitted, fromone person to another. Knowing the basics helps you avoid getting the virus ifyou are HIV-negative, and avoid giving it to someone else if you are livingwith HIV (HIV+). HIV is spread through contact with the following body fluids: ...

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THE ICING ON THE CAKE

MY PARTNER AND I ARE BOTH + AND ARE ON A REGIMEN OF COMBIVAR AND CRIXIVAN. OUR DR DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW ABOUT IMPOTENCE CAUSED BY THE MEDICATION OR THE HIV INFECTION.OUR LOVELIFE WAS ALWAYS REWARDING AND NOW IT IS ALMOST NONE EXISTENT. WE TRIED...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

I would suggest being very direct with your doctor. Many patients come to my office with very specific ideas and I appreciate their suggestions. Certainly asking him to check testosterone levels, prescribe Viagra, and potentially refering you to a... Read more »

Can HIV live inside batter or baked goods

My family member recently discovered that their ex partner was using drugs and engaging in risky stuff thus a breakup. This family member made cupcakes with my family, children as well. The person had a cut finger and some blood may have gotten...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dear Nervous, There is no risk of pastry associated HIV. First of all, even if blood somehow got into the batter the amount would likely be small. Second, baking would destroy the virus. Third, HIV is hard to acquire through the mouth. So, I... Read more »

Baking soda

I am a nutritionist and I work exclusively with HIV/AIDS patients. I'm new at this job and want to learn as much as possible about my patients' needs. I've read tips about helping altered taste by trying the baking soda swish....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Baking soda is used for teeth cleaning, improving bad breath, easing the pain of sore or irritated tisses in the oral cavity. If anyone knows of other uses please post them. KH... Read more »

baking soda & altered taste

Hello,Why is a baking soda 'swish' recommended for altered taste / smell?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This site is for the exclusive discussion of side effects related to HIV therapy. What is your current HIV clinical status and which HIV drugs are you taking? That information would influence the response yo your question.... Read more »

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