Is It Possible To Get AIDS From Touching Hemorrhoid

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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Hemorrhoid bleeding versus colon cancer

Hello again,Recently have been diagnosed with HIV,low CD4 count, high VL.On Sustiva/Combivir.This is embarassing but I am too scared to get things checked out as I don't want anymore bad news at this point.Last year I got a thrombosed hemmoroid...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

With a history of known hemorrhoids and recent colonoscopy (1.5 years is considered recent, thankfully) the chance that the bleeding represents colon cancer is just about zero. The natural history of colon cancer involves a good number of years for... Read more »

Is it possible (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV/AIDS?)

I was curious about something, and that's is it possible in any capacity for a man to give hiv or aids to oneself. Like say some of your own cum just a little bit touched a cut that was mostly healed or looks dark red. Basicaly. Can you give...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Another QTND (question that never dies) and ATNC (answer that never changes). See below.Dr. Bobvery Urgent QuestionMay 22, 2006 I recently masterbated, once i had finished i realised that some sperm had gone onto a scab on my hand, is there... Read more »

Touch possibly HCV body fluid. Your advice please!

Dear Dr. Dieterich,I touched some blood on a public toilet seat when I cleaned it two months ago. I had a semi-healed cut on my finger and the blood did got on it. You said in one of your replies that "If you treat the acute infection, the cure...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Eibel,Go get tested, but you may have something else! It is not likely you can get it from body fluids. Ask your MD for an ultrasound to see if you have gallstones! Good luck! DTD... Read more »

Mouth touched crotch area in crowded train

Dear Dr, I am constantly worrying about acquiring HIV from the slightest of things. I have read many of your posts and know that it is not possible to acquire HIV whilst commuting on public transport with HIV people. However, my situation is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi."I am constantly worrying about acquiring HIV from the slightest things." Yep! No doubt about that! In fact as it turns out, your mouth-crotch collision is another of those "slightest things" worries! Your STD/HIV-acquisition... Read more »

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Possibly pregnant...

Posted by Vampyre, 3 Replies

Hi...

I am a 26 year old, HIV+ female. I have been diagnosed 4 months but have had no tests as to what my viral load or cd4 count is or anything. Mainly because I have avoided going anywhere near the clinic to talk about it. Also, I am on no... Read more »

Possible transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone heard about getting HIV from a sore on the skin, say from blood or fluids getting on the skin and then getting inside through a sore or something else

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newly infected could possibly have aids

Posted by johnjsteinbeck, 1 Reply

i was recently infected but belive i am an extremely fast progressor. after sero my immune system was basically nil. and it has slowly gotten better.

However i now have early symptomatic signs of hiv. I have recurrent bouts of angular cheiltis,... Read more »

Possible Risk..?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi. This is a very informative site and I am glad I stumbled upon it.

First of all, I will admit that I do have a mild anxiety disorder and might be called a hypochondriac.(Not sure if that is spelled right)

I am a 17 y/o female in a very loving... Read more »

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