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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New York: Local Initiative Encourages Free AIDS Testing

The AIDS Network of Western New York, a consortium of health service providers specializing in HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment, recognized June as National HIV Testing Month with an initiative targeting the more than 3,000 HIV-positive people in... Read more »

Newspapers Cover Local Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Tuesday marks the sixth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , which is sponsored by the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a consortium of national minority-focused groups supported by CDC 's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention . The CCBC... Read more »

Newspapers Cover Local Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Monday marks the fifth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , which is sponsored by the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a consortium of national minority-focused groups supported by CDC through the National Minority AIDS Initiative.... Read more »

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Local Los altos guy needs your opnion again

Dear Dr. Bob,I honestly think you more than deserve the Bobbi Campbel AIDS HERO award as for me and many others who recieve your advice, you are our hero every day and i know the same is true for many more people.Last time i sent you mail, i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Neighbor,Repeatedly testing HIV negative out to 4.5 months is generally considered definitive. Yes, your "white tongue" could be related to many conditions other than HIV, such as dry mouth, fungal overgrowth from prolonged use of... Read more »

Local Palo Alto dude question about results. - Donation

Hello sir,I admire you and your column.I have been worried about possible HIV exposure and got some test done.I was so anxious to get the results that I had them fax me a copy before the doctor can explain what exactly they mean! From the report:HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Palo Alto Guy,Yes, a "nonreactive EIA" means you are HIV negative, assuming you had the test done after the window period. Yes, an EIA is an HIV antibody test like ELISA. No, other STDs would not affect HIV test results.Donation... Read more »

HIV Risk associated with treating wounded local nationals

Dr. Bob, I have to admit Im a bit upset you didnt answer my previous question. Was it because of the Republican thing? I hope not. If you must know, Im leaning towards a vote for Obama. Anyways, I just redeployed from Afghanistan and was exposed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Regarding not responding to your previous question, no it was not "the Republican thing." If anything I find Republicans need much, much, much more HIV and general sex education than non-Republicans. There are many reasons why I may... Read more »

Local Frisco Boy With Disastrous Encounter!!

Hi dr. BobI have known of your good deeds and this fabulous website since about 1 year ago. But I can't believe myself that I'd actually be writing what I experienced here in this forum.First let me introduce myself. My name is J, I am a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Local Frisco Boy.Yes, I know your neighborhood well and yes, there are some excellent restaurants nearby. What a great location for your office!Regarding your HIV risk, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "frolicking my... Read more »

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Worried about locale information

Posted by Cobal, 2 Replies

I've been under the weather for going on 6 months now. Went and talk to the Hiv/Aids experts in my area and was told some things that shocked me and almost convinced me that I am indeed infected. My symptoms are consistant with primary hiv... Read more »

Local TV documentary on teens & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I live in Jacksonville FL.
All (and I mean all) of the local stations showed this 2 hour documentary on teens that were HIV POZ. It was on every channel. Anyway, one of these teens said he tested and tested and finally on the fourth try after a... Read more »

Employment HIV Test for Locals in the UAE

Posted by DubaiUAE10, 1 Reply

I just wanted to share that if you are a local and want to work in the UAE, you do not have to go and get tested for HIV for employment.

The UAE unfortunately has strict laws against HIV for expats and has a compulsory blood test for work visas for... Read more »

Photographer needs Volunteers, Local Museum Piece

Posted by Anonymous

Hello all, I'm a photographer (Tamara) in Northern NJ, and I'm composing a piece to be featured during AIDS week event in September. I'm looking for volunteers willing to be photographed in my piece, which will be full, half and tight body shots as... Read more »

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