How Do Hiv Bumps Look

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HIV from "fist bump"

Hello. Yesterday I was asked by a homeless man to buy him some food. I bought him some food, and he thanked me by giving me a "fist bump". He had open sores on his hands, that looked very fresh and might have been bleeding. I then...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello-No this "fist bump" would not pose a significant risk of HIV tranmission. I think you should feel good about your act of generosity and not let this spoil you from doing similar good deeds in the future. Take care,LHW... Read more »

Small bumps on body with Atripla

Hi Dr. Henry,I was diagnosed with HIV in May 2009 and started treatment in April 2010. Today I have... Read more »

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bump under my armpit; I'm going crazy

hi Dr.DezubeI know you're quite busy but I would really appreciate if you could answer my... Read more »

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Does aid couse bumps on your body? Or stds

Posted by Butterfly29, 1 Reply

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Hair Bumps

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, I have these really weird hair bumps on my arms and they are attached to my hair, one bump per hair and i have quite a few of them so could anyone tell me what this is and if it is linked to HIV or not ? Follicilous or how ever you spell it is I... Read more »

raised bump on my back

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi, i posted last week. I put myself at high risk about 6 yrs ago with someone i did not know his status. Six years later and i feel great but I am noticing a bump on my back that looks like karposis sarcoma. Its is like the size of a pea a little... Read more »

What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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