Hugging Do I Need To Get Tested For HIV

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Doctor need a hug please answer me kindly i have just donated thank you so much 'i need your words

Dear doctor Bob,I have been living in complete fear, after a traumatic experience I always think that I will get sick from a hug a hand shake etc i have seem to lost my trust Recently I had a rapid saliva test done the test came out ok, but since I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately I cannot tell you that you are OK, because you obviously are not. There is no doubt HIV infection is not your problem; however, you do have a very significant problem with irrational fear of HIV, anxiety, depression and paranoid... Read more »

Another Brazilian worried. (Joseph a big hug)

Sorry for the loss of Dr Bob, I promised him I would donate every month, until a cure is found and... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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

Dr Frascino !!!THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH !!! AND YES WE LIKE ONAMA IN HERE, LOL...BUT I LIKE... Read more »

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I want to hug everyone on this board!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

HUG!

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Hugs

Posted by Imaginethis, 1 Reply

I'm new to The Body and have been reading many of the posted messages. I wish I could give all my gay poz brothers a BIG HUG just to acknowledge your courage and share a little comfort. I've been so moved by your messages and the challenges many... Read more »

I need your help; its approach my test!!!

Posted by microclima22, 2 Replies

I apologize for my bad English language.
I tell my risk vaginal sex without protection; tests:
At 7 days of contact.
hiv1/hiv2 total antibody-ag p24 method quimiolumiscencia. negative.
* hepatitis B antigen HBsAg metoso quimiolumiscencia negative.
*... Read more »

HIV2 - Do I need to test for this??????? HELPPP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was with someone from South Africa. (unprotected) Took HIV tests out to 10 months, negative. Should I test for HIV2?? Now I am freaking out all over again!!! Please help me. He is a young white hetero male. I am female. With each other... Read more »

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