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Odds Of Infection Sharing A Shower
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Sharing the same towel after showerDear Doctor,How are you? Thank you very much for answering all the questions for us. I am a 34 years old male. I had one lady roomate one month ago. One day, I took the shower right after her. I used the same towel she has used. After drying of...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex...
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Virus in showers.How long can the virus live outside the host? I mean If there is some blood in a shared bathroom (I... Read more »response to im positive he isnt... what are the oddsDr. Bob,thanks for your reply and your response is my everyday wish, tho unfortunatly its much past... Read more »
Articles
An Outbreak of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Methamphetamine Injectors: The Role of Sharing Injection Drug Equipment"Methamphetamine use has become increasingly prevalent in the United States," wrote the authors, who set out to identify risk factors for acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among Natrona County, Wyo., residents who inject the drug. All... Read more »
Groups at Odds Over Disbursement of Global Fund Aid in KenyaPlusNews /IRIN examines an ongoing disagreement between the Kenya Consortium to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria -- a group of nongovernmental organizations -- and CARE International about the speed at which CARE is disbursing its funds from... Read more »
A "Negative" Outlook: Dr. Steve Natterstad Shares Secrets to a Successful Magnetic RelationshipSteven M. Natterstad, M.D. When "Dr. Steve" isn't responding to questions from our Spanish-speaking readers on TheBody.com's Tratamientos forum , he runs the Frascino Medical Group, which provides comprehensive care for people living with HIV/AIDS.... Read more »
Raltegravir in Hepatitis Co-InfectionDue to shared routes of infection -- including re-use of equipment for substance use and tattooing, as well as unprotected sex -- co-infection with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus is relatively common among some HIV-positive people.... Read more »
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shower stalls and hot tbs
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Has there been a study to see if people have gotten infected from shower stalls or hot tubs ?Read more » Shower guy is back
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi there, I'm back with OCD going full swing. After getting my negative at 87 days. To be exact, a day after, I got a rash all over my trunk, arms , hands and some in the thighs which was a fine pink rash which eventually joined together to form one...
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Odds of Infection
Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
What are the odds/chances of being infected with HIV from a one-time oral sex encounter? I am a male who received oral sex from another male whose status I did not know. That is my ONLY risk. It was something that I was curious about, but after...
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Odds of Infection
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Receptve anal sex 1-120Insertive anal sex 1-1666 Receptive Oral sex 1-2500 Insertive oral sex 1-5000 Insertive Vaginal sex 1-1000 Receptive Vaginal sex 1-500 Needle stick 1-350 Read more »
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