Is Biting Safe

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allergic reaction to insect bites

What is the best treatment for my reaction to bites? I have low T-cells , high VL. They seem to itch much more than normal and become irritated from my sctratching.How about over the counter anti-histamines?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have often heard from patients that they have become very sensitive to insect bites (in Minnesota the mosquito= state bird). Benadryl and other over the counter antihistamines are safe and sometimes helpful. Numerous topical agents can help... Read more »

Does my 7 month old infant need testing? (HUMAN BITE, 2011)

Hello Dr.My 7 month old was bitten twice by a two year old girl twice. After that we picked up my... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Holy Biting Stripper Batman

Okay first of all Ryan, let me say that you do a great thing here, and I hope to hear from you... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Biting Stripper

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Oh I know this is ridiculous. but I can't shake it. So I hpe to get an answer from someone with real HIV knowledge. Is there any way to get infected from a bite, this stripper was giving me a lap dance, and then she friggin bit me pretty damn... Read more »

Love Bites and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can sucking on skin to produce Love Bites transmit HIV? Can the skin break by merely sucking hard on them?

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question about bites

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I got bit by a random person the other night out of nowhere. It was in a bar and it drew blood. I have no idea if this person is infected but what are the chances of infection? Infection of any disease for that matter? Read more »

how safe is safe sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I've read on reliable websites (webmd.com) that using a latex condom is 98-100 effective in preventing HIV infection. Has anyone ever been infected with HIV after having protected sex where there was no break or slips in the condom? Is it safe to... Read more »

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