Myth About Gas Pumps And Hiv

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I got an e-mail warning that a man, who was believed to be HIV positive, was recently caught placing blood in the ketchup dispenser at a fast food restaurant. Because of the risk of HIV transmission, the e-mail recommended that only individually wrapped packets of ketchup be used. Is there a risk of contracting HIV from ketchup? No incidents of ketchup dispensers being contaminated with HIV-infected blood have been reported to CDC. Furthermore,...

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HIV Fact or Myth?

I was told today that you can prevent HIV infection by bathing right after sex. I always thought this to be false. Is it fact or myth that good hygiene can prevent stds such as HIV???...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV transmission cannot be prevented by bathing after sex. The best method to reduce the risk of transmission during sex is to use condoms. See <a href=http://www.thebody.com/whatis/basics.html#myths target=_new>Myths About HIV and... Read more »

HIV Meds and Excessive Gas

I have been geting excessive gas buildup in my bowl and passing more gas then is normal. I am on Travada and stocrin. Is this from the medication, if so can I take something for it? How could I find out if it is foods that may be causing this?Kind...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

No one really knows why, but flatulence has shown up in several HIV related studies (Viread, Raltegravir, and other meds). I have had that problem when starting medications. For me, it gets worse at night and it seems to go away by itself. I have... Read more »

Intestinal gas/coated tongue HIV or something else?

You are doing a great job. We thank you. please answer my question I beg you. I had sex from October till February. On November and February I had constipation and rashes on my groin area, which are gone now. Now I have coated tongue from February...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I wish I could answer your question more specifically, but a medical doctor would have to do that in person. This is way out of my league because I do not think this question relates to HIV or STDs.Best of luck.RMK... Read more »

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Reyataz

I am a 42 year old male who has been positive since the early 80s. I'm very treatment experienced and am trying to maximize my success with salvage therapy. My latest CD4 was 100 and my viral load is >100,000. I have never had any OIs....

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

For now, I agree with your pharmacy and the combiantion of a proton pump inhibitor such as Nexium and Reyataz (atazanavir) is a "no-no". Research is underway to look into this further. A possible alternative is Kaletra... Read more »

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hiv is a myth?

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some myths I have heard

Posted by Anonymous

when asking people about HIV I have heard these things said to me.
1. you have to have multible exposures to get Hiv.
2.Hiv can hide in your body for 7 years
3. even a Nurse told me a HIV test must be done 1 year after possible exposure.

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