Most Common Occupational Transmission Of Hiv And Hbv

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Dr please answer - HBV Transmission & Window questions

Doctor, I have read the archives, but would really, really appreciate some clarification on a couple things...1. I had an encounter about 5 weeks ago, and went to my doctor for testing. In one archive message, you say the window for HBV testing is...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease. However what you describe is a very low risk behavior. You are right the antigen or virus should be detectable in a few weeks, but the antibody will take about 6 weeks. You should take the vaccine for... Read more »

Confused by HIV / HBV risks !

Hello Dr. Bob,I Hope you're fine. To start with I just want to say that you do a very, very good and important job here on the net by giving clear answers and hope to worried people.Don't get annoyed by churchladies or other religious...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Not-Enlightened Guy,Thanks for your kind comments!I agree HIV PEP would not be warranted for oral sex. The treatment your physician provided would be considered aggressive by most standards. Generally speaking hepatitis B immunoglobulin would not... Read more »

PLz General queries abt HBV/HIV

Dr Please tell me as for HIV patients doc says that he can live for whole life but in case of HBV nothing 1)please tell me if in case of HBV LIVER ALT/AST are maintined and dna is undetectable then wether he can also live for long life and can HBV...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

This is tough to understand, but I think I know what you are trying to say. Indeed there are many resources on the internet devoted to HIV and very few to HBV. They are often related because of common modes of transmission and about 15% of HIV... Read more »

curious (SEXUAL TRANSMISSION OF HEPATITIS C)(HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION)(CURE FOR HIV)

Hey Dr. Frascino,First off, thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication to all of us who need answers doesnt go unnoticed. You are a great person.I have a couple of questions.What is your oppinion on hepatitis c as an STD. Ive heard...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.I've discussed the sexual transmission of hepatitis C many times in this forum. Check the archives! As an example, I'll reprint below some information form the archives pertaining to this topic. 2.If someone is infected with several... Read more »

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Window Period for Occupational Exposures

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Taken from a report on HIV exposure in a health care setting:

HIV Seroconversion in HCWs

Data on the timing and clinical characteristics of seroconversion in HIV-exposed HCWs are limited by the infrequency of infection following occupational... Read more »

Semantics and how we understand HIV transmission

Posted by matthewAZ, 1 Reply

I am curious about the semantics in place in our language today that guide our understanding and thinking about HIV+ people. Below I am presenting examples to elaborate on this thought.

I posted an earlier message about how I came to actualizing... Read more »

initial symptoms of hiv - most common symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I need some help from others with hiv. What was and when did it hit you the inital onset of strange symptoms. I know one said they felt whipped out with tired feeling. Was that immed. after sexual episode or acouple weeks later. Also, were... Read more »

Multi-infections of HBV, HCV, HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

This sounds like science fiction, but.....
I have infected with HBV for around 20 years or so. The same applies to Hiv+. HCV occured about 16 years ago. I have no trouble with either of the HCV or HBV after initial liver enzyme elevation and... Read more »

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