How Fast Does Hiv Die In Air

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HIV Among Latinos

Fast Facts Latinos are disproportionately affected by HIV. In 2009, Latinos accounted for 20% of new HIV infections in the United States while representing approximately 16% of the total US population. Latino MSM are particularly affected by HIV. The HIV epidemic is a serious public health issue in the Latino 1 community. In 2009, Latinos accounted for 20% (9,400) of new HIV infections while representing approximately 16%...

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Risk during getting tested? "hiv in air, anxiety killing me pls help"

my problem is that i was having my hiv test in a lab, the physician used new syringe and cotton to clean my vein, then he injected and gave me second cotton just after removing the syringe to press my vein. my concern is that there were drops of...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,You had <b>no risk</b> for HIV from this. NONE. There are many things necessary for HIV to transmit. One of those is immediate and direct contact. That is to say that HIV+ body fluid must leaves someone's... Read more »

HIV+ & dies 1 year later

Dear Doc,My girlfriend tested HIV- in Oct 2000. In Dec 2001 she got sick; cough and vomit whitish bubbles. This coughing would last for about 10 minutes and then she would be fine. She then complained about fast heart beat, breathlessnes and...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

I am sorry to hear of your girlfriend's death. Thre is no way for me to know what she dies of-- it sounds like at may have been a severe case of pneumonia, and even HIV- people can die from pneumonia. It makes no sense that anything could... Read more »

will die of fear of symptoms,not of HIV!

Dear Doctor,i'll try to make this as short as possible.I'm a 24 year old guy who has just started his professional life,working as an engineer.I have never had sex (rather penetration) before(pretty straight ha?!),until this stupid night...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Wow, that was as "short as possible???" Let's hope you never need to write me a long detailed question! (If you do, could you send a Cliff Notes version along with it?) So basically what we have here is a "pretty... Read more »

Not Fasting before HIV screening does matters?

Hi Robert, I remember i had a cup of coffee & a cigiratte an hour before HIV screening test and it was around 10 am in the morning. I am HIV negative. W'ld coffee and cigiratte matters before HIV test? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Fasting is not necessary for HIV screening. However, I do have a piece of medical advice for you. Quit smoking! If you don't, cigarettes will indeed kill you in a very painful and undignified fashion. I watched my brother die of... Read more »

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HIV will die within 20 mins out of body, right?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I heard that HIV in blood or semen cannot survive for more than 20 minutes if it exposes to air and remains on a surface, e.g. table, in a cup.

However, does the amount of the liquid influence the activeness of HIV?
i.e. Will it take more time (more... Read more »

Tested + for HIV int the Air Force back in 1986

Posted by survivor65, 2 Replies

Back in 1986 was the first time all military was tested for Aids. Me along with about 20 others were imediately shipped out, to Wilford Hall I was given a choice, either get a medical discharge, or finish out my enlistment. The talk was that we only... Read more »

has it been proven with tests HIV dies quickly...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

outside the body? How long would it live on someones clothes? Read more »

POZ in the Air Force

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was diagnosed in 99 and go to WHMC every six months. I am now at Travis AFB and for the life of me am the only one. This I can't believe. I would like to know someone else that I might be able to bounce stuff off. Of course I just can't share... Read more »

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