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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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College students and the risk of STD's

Now that I'm in college..there is a lot more sexual pressure than where i'm from. Is there an increasing number of college students who contract STD's? Why is this so? Does the environment influence risky behavior? Should college kids...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among college students is not uncommon. In fact, when we look at STD statistics, the highest rates of STDs are found in adolescents (ages 10-19) and young adults (ages 20-24).... Read more »

Other STD's Please help!

Doc Bob, I have been reading this board from time to time and it is a great help! I have read the stats for contracting HIV from one episode of unprotected sex, I was surprised to see how low it was. I do realize that this is by no way a green...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Sunny Florida,I try to keep my replies focused on HIV, as this is primarily an HIV information website, so Ill only answer briefly. OK?1.Many STDs are easier to catch than HIV.2.No white blood cells in the urine decreases the chances you have an... Read more »

Web links to locate no charge STD testing, no appointmentneeded.

Your partner and you want to locate via the INTERNET where you bothcan walk in without an appointment to get tested together for allsexually transmitted diseases including HIV human immunodeficiencyvirus, tuberculosis and immunized for hepatitis B...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. To my knowledge, there is only one place onthe Web that can provide you with this type of information. It is availableon the National AIDS Clearinghouse website. The website address... Read more »

HIV and STD statistics in the United States

Can you please tell me how fast HIV is spreading in the US? Is it something that we should be very woried about? If there were 50 people in a room howmany could possible be HIV possitive if you have any %? Also, what other STDs are being spread...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your questions. In regard to the spread of HIV in the USA:Since we do not have nationwide HIV reporting, we do not have very good data regarding the recent spread of HIV in the United States. But based on limited data from the states... Read more »

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HIV & STD's

Posted by Carrie, 3 Replies

My boyfriend who is poz was just at a dr appointment today because of a large growing lump they think is cancer in his lungs, and they suggested he also get tested for syphilis. He freaked and left the dr without having the tests for the lump or the... Read more »

hiv and other std stuff

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi all. Im a 37 yr old gay male from Argentina. I was diagnosed as hiv+ almost a year ago. Fortunately my clinical status is fine and I dont need treatment yet. As soon as I was diagnosed, my doctor indicated a series of lab routines, and VDRL... Read more »

Not an HIV question, but an STD one... please help

Posted by Anonymous

I got tested for Hepatitis C 10 months after having unprotected sex with a girl right after her period. The antibdoy test came back negative, but I wonder if it is advisable to get a second one just to confirm and make sure nothing went wrong??? Read more »

Got my numbers =again- with one tiny mistake

Posted by DDS, 2 Replies

So I called my HIV doc again today because I haven't heard from in a week. He's still trying to reach these other universtiy doctors for 6-7 days now!!
So in speaking with him he gives the results of my 1st (and only) blood work- Turns out my... Read more »

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