Obscure Hiv

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Pickett Fences: A Crisis Obscured

Yes, mami, sexy antiviral ads do lead to risky sex. Okay. It's not as if a hot young stud, let's say me, sees an ad for a delightful new protease inhibitor featuring busty, glistening hard bodies workin' their Thigh Masters and says, "Hey dude, I... Read more »

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Debout en Clair-Obscur

"I'm negative! Negative! It's fantastic!" Yes, it was fantastic. Beatrice was profoundly happy. If she had infected Peter, it would have been hell. During the weeks that followed, he beamed. Bea waited for a gesture or a few words. Nothing. Or... Read more »

This Month in HIV: The Truth About HIV/AIDS Denialism

Does HIV really exist? And if it does exist, can it cause harm? They're ridiculous questions, of course. If you're reading this, there's a 99.9 percent chance you agree that HIV does exist and it can cause harm. After all, the virus has... Read more »

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Interpreting HIV and testing statistics (HIV STATISTICS)

Greetings. I recently tested HIV+ on a rapid blood test, and am awaiting Western Blot results. Needless to say, I'm extremely worried, almost resigned. I've been reading about testing statistics and through questions on this forum, and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I'll respond to your three specific questions first:1.The sensitivity and specificity of a test assume the test is performed properly and free from confounding variables.2.The estimated statistical risk assumes unprotected sex with a partner... Read more »

Confused in Fort Worth (HIV STATISTICS, 2009)(HIV STATISTICS, 2009)

Hey there Doctor Frascino,Been on your site over the years and am still a bit confused and concerned, even after reading through the archives. Can you try to clarify something for me. I have avoided sex over the years due to my fears but as I age,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The HIV-risk statistics I quote are merely statistical estimates that give relative risk. They are not meant to be applied to a specific coupling to gage actual risk. Rather they help advise someone of the relative risk of one type of activity... Read more »

hiv risk ratio (HIV STATISTICS, 2009)

Doctor, i simply can't buy the ratio stat you mention, such as "the estimated per-act risk for acquiring HIV for unprotected receptive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV positive is 50 per 10,000".First off... why not just...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1.50 per 10,000 is the same as 5 per 1,000 or 1 per 200. The reason I use the 10,000 exposures denominator is it helps people put their exposure in context with the other potential HIV risks I frequently quote in this forum. The CDC published... Read more »

the man who's body defeated HIV, please read

hi Doctorim from England,i have included a link on a guy from the uk that defeated the HIV virushttp://www.publicity-agent.co.uk/press_cuttings.asp?rc=1&i=17this was all over the press at the time. he tested posotive twice.the hospital wants him...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Dave,Andrew Stimpson is yesterday's news. HIV/AIDS unfortunately still has no cure.Dr. BobAndrew StimpsonNov 19, 2006 Hi Dr. Bob, Considering I've only really started thinking about the seriousness of the AIDS plague - ridiculous I... Read more »

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Humor and HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Can we PWAs really make fun of ourselves?
Let me know what you think:

http://yolandasays.fjvenezia.com

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Debunking AIDS in Africa

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Where Are the Data?
If four million South Africans are HIV positive, President Mbeki should demand that all four million HIV antibody test results be submitted to him immediately.

Neenyah Ostrom -- 09/26/2001

A high-profile argument has erupted between... Read more »

Dave Karla!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Dave and Karla:

Why are you allowing this guy to dominate the conversation with his nonsense? If we all agree that he has nothing informative to offer why engage with him?
He's not only posting here...he's posting his crap on every topic trying to... Read more »

Nervous...how do you get mentally prepped?

Posted by sugarplum, 5 Replies

I am a mid-20's female who is very nervous about getting tested for HIV. I know I need to get tested and I even have the lab paperwork...I have just avoided actually going to get the bloodwork done.
I have only had one sexual partner (my now ex... Read more »

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