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Odds Of Infection Sperm
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non-dedtectable viral load, what is the possibility of infected spermI have a non-detectable viral load, what are the chances of my sperm being infected with hiv...
Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.
Columbia University
I cannot give you a "percentage." What you need to understand is this: While a lower viral load can reduce the likelihood of transmission (if there is less virus available, it will be harder to transmit), risk is not eliminated. First...
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sperm is like breast milk"astronomically in your favor", "1 in 10,000", "negligible", and... Read more »Can i be infected with my own sperm?This is just a question...But , if i ejaculate in my own rectum, or have open sores on my mouth... Read more »
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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 »
California: Governor Signs “Sperm-Washing” MeasureOn Tuesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure changing a law that had banned the transfer of bodily fluids from HIV-positive donors. SB 443, by Sen. Carole Migden (D-San Francisco), will allow the wives or partners of HIV-positive men to... Read more »
Step-by-Step: Sperm Washing1. Find a Sensitive Medical Provider See resources at the end. Ask members of your support system, such as other people living with HIV and your medical providers. Be aware that your doctor may have to sign a statement verifying that you're in... Read more »
United Kingdom: Sperm Services May Face Court Over Delivery of SamplesBritain's Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has warned unlicensed companies delivering fresh sperm by courier that they face prosecution under the Human Fertilization and Embryology Act. "They are misleading vulnerable patients,... Read more »
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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 » risky contact, odd symptoms...
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi,I had a risky entounter about 2 weeks ago. I know I had some sort of infection, painful urination and a substance that was leaking. I got some Penacillin and hoped everything else would be OK. I've been very paranoid about Herpes. I realize... Read more » are the odds so in our favor?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Reality has shown me that the odds people talk about are just WAY OFF. They say unprotected vaginal is 1/10,000 or somethin? or even say 1/1000. Then why the hell are the majority of the people being infected from ONE time sex with an infected...
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