How Likely Is It To Get HIV From Hugging

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YOU FINALLY SAVE MY LIFE !!!cuban hug !!!

Dr Frascino !!!THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH !!! AND YES WE LIKE ONAMA IN HERE, LOL...BUT I LIKE YOU MORE, YOU GAVE ME HOPE HE HASN`T SO FAR, LOL, DR FRASCINO VS OBAMA...I didn`t stop crying while i was reading your so waited answer ( i knew you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Cuban Guy,My assessment and advice remain completely unchanged. Providing additional details would not be helpful nor would it change the results of your HIV test. Go get tested and stop procrastinating. Your WOO-HOO is waiting for you. And... Read more »

this is what make me hug you and donate

that u can still find the stamina, care, and fundamental love for other human beings, whom frankly... Read more »

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HIV transmission and hugging

if you have a friend with aids and you hug them will you get it... Read more »

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What's it gonna be like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello everybody. I'm writing from Europe, Italy. I'm 28 and I was diagnosed with HIV just two weeks ago; I didn't expect it because I've had no symptoms so far. It was like a fist in my chest, my mind was reeling as I felt like falling from the 7th... Read more »

What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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stds are more likely than hiv? correct me plz

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my dr told me this, yet i didn't believe him you have a 80-100% chance of getting an std. from a female as opposed to hiv. wow that kinda makes a person feel better. as i haven't had an std. in the archives i found that, men that have sex only... Read more »

what is hiv related fatigue like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i'm trying to figure out if i am experiencing fatigue or not. i used to work out regularly, until about 3 weeks ago i started getting a headache and stomache ache, so i stopped working out for 3 weeks. today i got to the gym for the first time in... Read more »

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