How Easy Or Hard To Get Hiv Through Intercourse

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Easy Yes and No answer...not a lot of typing!

Saw this question...caught my attention. Made my anxiety go down! Is it still correct or is there any new science that would conflict with it? Thank you and lots of love! Oral sex and HIVDec 24, 2007 my boyfriend has HIV i don't, now i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The response remains accurate and no new information alters its scientific validity. See below.Dr. BobPositive through oral sex (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX 2009) Dec 29, 2009Dr, You strongly say that HIV is not transmitted through oral sex on... Read more »

Unprotected intercourse with multiple 'high-risk' partners in the Philippines and Thailand...

Hello there. Thank you for your time. Alright, this isn't another "I had one minute of... Read more »

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Follow-up: Easy to know HIV infection from symptoms if you know whats going on & what to look for!

Hi.Dr.Bob;Hope you are doing good.Just a quick comment, i have since infection 12 weeks ago,... Read more »

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Can I rest easy....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Almsot 2 years ago, after performing oral sex on an exboyfriend of mine, I came down with the worst flu of my life. It was terrible I was bed-ridden for 5 days. I was worried that it was HIV.

Well, after worrying all that time, I tested negative last... Read more »

UNPROTECTED VAGINAL INTERCOURSE WITH HIV POZ WOMEN

Posted by jaelitt, 7 Replies

On 7/1/2012 i had unprotected vaginal sex with hiv positive women 2 weeks after i started to fill really ill. It started with a sore throat then dehydration,nausea,headache,dry skin,sore neck,loss of appetite and energy,eye irritaion and a few days... Read more »

how easy does it spread

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had unprotected sex with a girl about 4 years ago, and the sex lasted only 2 minutes(i know I am sad, I was drunk). Lets say if she is affected with HIV, what is the % I will get the HIV from her.

THanks for the help.

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Is easy bruising a symptom of acute hiv?

Posted by xrayvison, 4 Replies

I just seems like im noticing one thing after the next. I am freaked out. I tested negative a few days ago and my last encounter with someone of unknown hiv status was in march. please help Read more »

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