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mosquito bites??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I heard mosquitoes can't transmit hiv, and I hope its true. Because I was definitely bitten by the same one as an hiv+ person. We were in a small room and there was only one mosquito in there and it bit both of us within about 1 minute. I am scared,... Read more »

Tested Postive 9/4 - scared and confused

Posted by sacinsc, 8 Replies

I found this website today, and although it has kept me reading for most of the day and given me some enlightenment from the comments you all have made I cannot stop feeling these incredible emotions. I know it is normal to feel overwhelmed when you... Read more »

scared any advise

Posted by scared2008, 1 Reply

The begining of may I started dating someone and he did get tested for me and was tested negative. i got tested in Jan> of this year and was negative. I had not been with anyone for over a year before i was tested and was not with anyone after... Read more »

You scared...READ THIS!!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

The ONLY ways that HIV can be transmitted:

* having unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal) with someone else who is HIV positive
* direct blood contact, i.e. sharing needles with someone who is HIV positive, accidental workplace... Read more »

HIV scare, please help. :(

Posted by Masha, 1 Reply

Alright, I'll start from the beginning so you get the general idea. I'm a 21-year-old from Serbia. My country is one of the countries with a smaller HIV rate in comparison to the States and some more developed countries, for example. 6-7 weeks ago... Read more »

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Eye as a mode of transmission? (MOSQUITOS, 2010)

Hi Dr. Frascino,I hope you're doing well! I think you're AWESOME!It's summer and as expected, I'm sure you'll be overwhelmed with mosquito related questions; so I apologize in advance.Most of the mosquito transmission...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Here we go again, the ultimate QTND (question that never dies) rises to life once again! (See below.) Just to anticipate other questions about mosquitos with inept flying skills, let's set the record straight. Whether the mosquito flies into... Read more »

HIV Transmission (MOSQUITOS, 2011)

Recently I've been wondering about the transmission of HIV and Mosquito. Can HIV be transmitted through a Mosquito that has been squashed with blood remaining?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,And the most famous QTND (question that never dies) arises once again! See below.Dr. BobEye as a mode of transmission? (MOSQUITOS, 2010) Jul 10, 2010Hi Dr. Frascino,I hope you're doing well! I think you're AWESOME!It's summer and... Read more »

Mosquitos

First off thank you for your profesionalism, your candor and for being here. I have read lots of off the wall questions answered by you so i fiqured one more wouldnt bother you. I have been hiv+ for 2 years and on CBV and EBV for one year. My wife...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Mosquitoes?!?! Yet another QTND (Question That Never Dies). OK, one more time. Here we go. HIV is not and cannot be spread by mosquitoes. No, there is not even a "remote possibility." Period. End of story!Regarding a switch off Combivir... Read more »

$100 question! (MOSQUITO, 2009)

please i know qtnd, but i need to hear you tell me for my own story. I'm terribly worried and willing to offer $100 for your guidance! I went into a public restroom, and sat on the toilet (i'm female) without a seat cover. as i got up i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Absolutely no risk whatsoever! See below.Thanks for your donation to the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org). Dr. BobI will add an additional $40 to my original "QTND with a Twist..."Apr 18, 2009 Please... Read more »

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