If I Have The Clap Do I Have Hiv

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HIV nose mucus enters clapped cut lips

A realative of mines is infected with HIV/AIDS. I gave this relative a kiss on the cheak, thinking that It was not possible to become infected. Unfortunately my relatives nose was dripping mucus due to the cold weather. Some of the mucus fom her...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

how long can you have the clap

my husband cd4 count was 32 & vl was 55,000 so they say you can have hiv for years what about the clap he also had that to he is on atripla and doing much better now but not me please give me answer ...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.It's good to hear that your husband is getting better. As you point out, one can have asymptomatic HIV infection for a long time-- which leads many to become diagnosed positive only after having developed very... Read more »

Yay.it's Alabam gal again...begin clapping K? l.ol (SUSTIVA/ ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS, 2009)

Well finally after nearly 8 yrs of being HIV positive I'm starting on HIV meds tonight. I am scared sh*tless.I have read conflicting info from my doc....Atripla is the best to for me to start with. Ok....so I ask THE questions.side effects? She...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Atripla, approved in 2006, is a complete effective HIV regimen in a one-pill-once-a-day treatment that combines three drugs from two antiretroviral classes. It contains the "preferred" drugs (U.S. guidelines) from both classes: Truvada... Read more »

3 std ,what about HIV

hi dr bob,i had unprotected exposure 3,5 months ago and contracted gonorrhea,chlamydia and syphilis ,tested negative for HIV at 14 weeks ,this a very high risk and i need a test at the 6 months? do you agree ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yep! I agree!Good luck.Dr. Bob... Read more »

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clap

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Can symptoms of chlaymydia or gonnerhea show up 5 months after a possible exposure? Also I know that there are window periods for Hiv, what about these STDS? I was tested for chlymydia and gonn 2 weeks after possible exposure, would they have been... Read more »

STDs & HIV - HELP!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you are infected with another STD like chlamydia or gonorrhea at the sime time you are exposed to HIV, will this "coinfection" slow down the production of HIV antibodies???? or does the same window period still apply????

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question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

can chlamydia or gonorrhea that has been untreated for 7 months result in symptoms similar to hiv infection, rashes, sore throat, lymph node swelling, etc.?

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Just got tested

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just got tested for Syphillis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. I will post again after I get my results. If any of you remember my post, I am still open to all suggestions and opinions. I am tired of going to doctors and having them tell me that they... Read more »

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