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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Texas Hurricane Ike Information From DSHS HIV/STD Program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated a special Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), available to evacuees in Texas counties listed on the following document:... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Routine Circumcision Could Reduce STD Rate

A new study in Pediatrics suggests routine male circumcision could reduce the rate of STDs by around half. The report adds to growing scientific evidence that runs contrary to an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy against the practice. ... Read more »

Wisconsin: City Staff Say STD Case Outsourcing Was "Horrible Public Health"

The outsourcing of STD treatment in Racine led to "horrible public health" practices before it was ultimately suspended, according to some city health department officials. From January 2008 to May 29, 2009, the city contracted STD treatment out to... Read more »

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std/ hiv worry

HI Doctor, I have done a very stupid mistake and this was the first time in my life to have sex at all. this weekend i was in london and got bored at night so i called a prostitute agency called diva scourt and asked for a girl. she came and we had...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I'm sorry I'm not qualified to answer transmission questions. My specialty is insurance and workplace issues. There are other experts on this site who can answer your questions.... Read more »

Private Medical Testing Centers For STD's/STI's

Dear Dr. Frascino - How reliable are the private medical testing centers that can test you for every STD/STI under the sun?Here's what's going on with me and why I have some concerns...I'm having a test done this Monday through A.I.M....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello LMHS5,Private medical testing centers are routinely fairly reliable in the United States. However, if you live in NYC, why would you send your blood all the way to Los Angeles for STD testing? Just because AIM (Adult Industry Medical) tests... Read more »

Do any of these medications affect STD results.

Dr, I have read through your archives, where there have been lot of posts about any medications affecting HIV antibody test results. I have got a concern doctor, I have been on antidepressants for my fear of HIV like celexa, luvox, lexapro,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Celexa, Luvox, Lexapro, lorazepam and sleeping pills and alcohol??! WOW. Reminds me of the old novel and B-movie "Valley of the Dolls." Your name isn't Neely O'Hara, is it? (How did Patty Duke even land that role?) Anyway, I... Read more »

What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

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HIV & STD's

Posted by Carrie, 3 Replies

My boyfriend who is poz was just at a dr appointment today because of a large growing lump they think is cancer in his lungs, and they suggested he also get tested for syphilis. He freaked and left the dr without having the tests for the lump or the... Read more »

A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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STD to HIV?

Posted by Anonymous

I was just wondering about the percentage on having an STD --how bad is the chance of being HIV+?? I'm worried cause i had chlamydia and took the medication to make me all better...but is it for sure about curing me? And also...i read that i had a... Read more »

my last tests for STD's

Posted by notanonymous, 4 Replies

hopefully my last ever! i waited a few weeks extra to rule out any possible second-guessing. i went to a doctor yesterday that is a distant friend of the family and got him to order everything so i can forget about this whole thing although i... Read more »

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