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DENIALISTS - A DANGEROUS GAME

Posted by Survivor, 3 Replies

Sally, wana play?

Table for one please.. As far out of sight the better.... Read more »

To be short, a sex worker touch me on my neck. My neck was shaved half an hour ago when I had my hair cut.

If the sex worker had just finished her job for a client and her hand was contaminated with the man's semen, and the sex worker dose not clean... Read more »

HeteroSex is DANGEROUS!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

For all those who continually say heterosex is not as dangerous for a man.. Here is a posting from JAMA HIV/AIDS

The rate of male-to-female transmission was not significantly different from the rate of female-to-male transmission (12.0 per 100... Read more »

Spit dangerous?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I feel this is a stupid question, but a healthcare worker at a local hiv clinic scared me. I have a friend who is hiv+ and recently he spit in my face (accidentily) and it got into my eyes. He's not on any meds. The healthcare worker said that I... Read more »

Dried pre-cum...how dangerous?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Anyone have any thoughts on this. I licked the penis of a man with possible HIV. I only licked for about 3 seconds, but I think there may have been some dried pre-cum. Let's just say it tasted awful!!! 2 Questions - If there was pre-cum... Read more »

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Dangerous eczema

Could some (partialy bleeding) abrasions from eczema be dangerous for geting vaginal fluid and contract hiv? Thanks for your answer!!...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Theoretically, yes. DW... Read more »

Is my nephew in danger?

Hello,My nephew recently went swimming at the waterslides with an aunt who has been a prostitute and drug addict in recent years. Is he at any risk of HEP B or C or HIV from being in the water with her or casual contact? I am concerned she may...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

No, these disease cannot be transmitted through casual contact.... Read more »

Flu vaccine dangerous during actute HIV infection?

Is it dangerous to be administered influenza (or other) vaccines if you were recently infected with HIV? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, it's not dangerous. Vaccinations may transiently cause a rise in viral replication, leading to a transient spike in viral load. However, the beneficial effects of appropriate vaccinations far outweigh any even theoretical risks... Read more »

are children in an apartment building in danger

we have a tenant with hepatitis C and Aids. we also have children in this building. Can they get infected if this person spits on the walls?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No this would not be a risk.... Read more »

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Danger Signal Limits Hepatitis C Infection

Despite the fact that hepatitis C virus (HCV) persists chronically in about 80 percent of those infected, some liver cells remain free of the virus even after many years. Now Sung Key Jang of Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea,... Read more »

Maryland Comptroller Calls for Registry of HIV-Positive People, Saying They Pose "A Danger"

Maryland Comptroller William Schaefer (D) on Tuesday defended his call for a public registry to list the names of HIV-positive people in the state and said that HIV-positive people are "a danger," the Washington Post reports. Schaefer, former... Read more »

Help Stop Dangerous Ugandan Parliament Legislation

Dear Black AIDS Institute Supporter, The Ugandan Parliament recently proposed an extremely dangerous piece of legislation. It completely violates any standard of human rights and undermines efforts to confront HIV/AIDS in that country. The bill... Read more »

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Survey Shows "Dangerous" AIDS Ignorance in China

A new Zogby International/MFC Insight Internet poll shows that Chinese city dwellers are largely ignorant about their risk of contracting HIV and thus may spread it to others. More than one-third of male survey participants said they frequent... Read more »

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