Is It Possible To Have Sores On You Private Part Without It Being An Std

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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my private part

find out was positive in june this year after i've suffered from shingles, don't know what to eat to stay healthy. recently am developing sores in my private part it hurts a lot, sumtym they come as boils. went to the clinic and they gave...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

It could be herpes. If it is, ask your doctor for a prescription for Acyclovir, Famvir, or Valtrex. Take it forever if you can as a prophylaxis with your HIV medications.It could also be syphilis, but I am assuming that you got tested for sexually... Read more »

PLEASE ANSWER.Possible HIV infection, reliability of STD testing services offered on Internet, etc

Dear Dr. Bob,First, Happy, Happy New Year to you and your partner.! Second, I would like to thank you for answering so many questions. Your answers are educational, optimistic and encouraging unlike many others that I could find on the Internet. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Daniel,"Drunk and horny" are always a worrisome combination.Unprotected insertive anal sex (and, to a much less degree, unprotected oral sex) place you at risk for STDs, including HIV. Your "full STD screening" two months... Read more »

Possible STD?

Hello, before starting I did search the website and other websites and I did not find anything regarding my question (maybe a bit similar but nothing specific), so I decided to ask you to end this.So the question is, I sniffed and licked and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Panties-Guy,Your STD/HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. And what do you mean you searched this Web site and didn't find anything regarding your question??? You couldn't have searched very hard. I'll repost below a small sample of... Read more »

STI from auto fellatio, please help, really worried (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD, 2010) (AUTOFELLATIO, 2010)

I am a 17 year old boy and have never have sex (including oral). I performed auto fellatio a few times, never for longer than 30 seconds, i do get mouth ulcers but am pritty sure i didnt have a mouth ulcer during the times of auto fellatio. I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're wondering if you can give yourself an STD or HIV via autofellatio. This is a QTND (Question That Never Dies), but usually comes up as a worry about masturbation rather than autofellatio (most likely because most guys aren't... Read more »

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STD? cold sores, herpes???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i've seen how cold sores are active in hiv poz individuals. but i thought cold sores were common in people with a herpes strain? and the cold sores would be were you came into contact with the herpes virus. ie you won't get herpes on your lip if... Read more »

Oh No another STD

Posted by Rick1977, 3 Replies

Hey guys. At the end of my rope here. I have been living with HIV for about a year now and coping relatively well. Three weeks ago I woke up with my first cold sore on my lip. When I went to the doctor, he took a sample, and about a week later I... Read more »

STD Symptoms??

Posted by Anonymous

6 weeks ago, I had a man cum on my face. It ran down to the corner of my mouth and some may have gotten in my mouth. Within a minute or two, the corner of my mouth was red and burning. THis lasted for about 1/2 an hour after it was cleaned up. I... Read more »

Symptoms of ARS compared to Herpes or other STD

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello everyone,
Well I'm another that did the irresponsible thing and had unprotected sex, and I have symptoms that are consistent with ARS as well as other STDs. Does anyone know or has anyone had the symptoms of ARS and if so what were they for... Read more »

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