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whats my chance of getting AIDS by giving oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I gave oral sex to a sex worker in China. It lasted for about 1-2 minutes and I didn't feel any cuts in my mouth. What would be the possibility of me contracting AIDS this way assuming if she was HIV positive?

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What gives? Continuing symtoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Well here goes ... about a week ago I received my negative result after more than a year of worrying and every imaginable symptom. I felt a big weight was lifted off my shoulder and thought that I would never have to browse this site again BUT then... Read more »

Feel like giving up

Posted by dj1979, 10 Replies

Does anyone ever just feel like giving up? By giving up, I don't mean suicide - I mean stop taking meds, stop getting treatment, etc. Let nature take its course, so to speak.

My life sucks right now, and doesn't seem to be getting any better, nor... Read more »

possibly a dumb question!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

if i have my toungue pierced----is my chance of getting hiv by giving oral sex higher?

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Stressing over possible exposure

Posted by Joeymac3, 1 Reply

Hi, so I may have been exposed to someone that was HIV +. I had sex with this person on 10/4. We had oral (my giving, unprotected) and anal (me receiving, unprotected). The anal did not go very long, it was my first time, and he only got it in a... Read more »

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MY MANS GIVING UP

MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AIDS 6 WEEKS AGO HE THINKS HE GOT IT 16 YEARS AGO HE HAS COME OUT OF HOSPITAL (8WEEKS)AND BEEN HOME 4 WEEKS IS ON COTRIMOXAZONE 480 MG EFAVIRENZ 3 TABS AND COMBIVER 2 TABS DAILY HE HAS LOST OVER 2 STONE HE IS SO...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

It is very difficult to say what is going on with your husband. He should really see his clinician as soon as possible to make certain that whatever is going on is not related to what led to his hospitalization, his medications or another problem... Read more »

Giving HIV to another: "Hellish"

Dr Frascino, Your stamina in responding to these questions is truly incredible. Thank you for the public service you perform. For me, the idea of having HIV is not nearly as scary as the idea of passing it on to another person. I am surprised by...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I agree with your assessment of the information in the archives. For routine exposures without extenuating circumstances, a negative FDA-approved HIV test at the three-month mark would be considered definitive.As for any advice I might give,... Read more »

Stop Giving Out BAD info!!!!!!

The CDC states that 3 months is considered conclusive for HIV testing.Only 2 people have tested positive past the 6 month window period and that was almost ten years ago.With new test, especially RAPID TEST, which is so sensitive that they can...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You are quite correct in suggesting that the vast majority of people (over 99%) who have become infected with HIV will show a positive antibody test within 3 months of being exposed to the virus. However, if there is any doubt or any extenuating... Read more »

Giving Oral Sex HIV risk.

Hello Doctor, Thanks in advice for Your work, I have one question which very worrying me, I found a many answers from other sites about it, but the real help I think i'll find from Your answer:- Is it possible to take HIV on giving (!!!) Oral...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

This information is clearly outlined in the archives. I apologize if you were unable to find it.1. Oral sex is a low-risk activity. Transmission is unlikely2. 22 days is too soon. You could go in for an INITIAL test at 28 days, with a final test at... Read more »

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