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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tattoo Artists Need Closer Monitoring, Study Says

Tattooing is associated with a higher risk of hepatitis C, Canadian researchers found in a newly published review and meta-analysis of studies from 30 countries. Individuals with multiple tattoos over large swaths of skin were at a higher risk of... Read more »

Oklahoma: State House Panel Passes Tattoo Regulation Measure

Oklahoma, the only state that bans tattooing, would begin to license and regulate tattoo artists and parlors under a measure passed Monday by the state House Health and Human Services Committee. The 15-7 vote sends the Senate-passed legislation to... Read more »

Florida: Concerns Spark Bills to Regulate Tattoo Parlors and Ban Children From Tanning Booths

Florida's first-ever licensing requirements for tattoo artists would go into effect under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. The measures, SB 942 by Sen. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood) and HB 729 by Rep. Mary Brandenburg (D-West Palm Beach),... Read more »

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Tattoo and risk of infection (different than in the archives)

Dr. Bob, I did an internet search and your name came up. I read you provide science-based logic to your practice. Being a fellow scientist, I respect your wisdom. With that said, I have a few questions pertaining to my tat (my first and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Fellow Scientist,Actually your question doesn't require much in the way of science, but rather just common-sense logic! I have to side with your wife on this issue. Your fears are illogical (and irrational). You essentially answered your... Read more »

odds of infection

Dear RyanI know that this subject must get played out but i have to ask because I think I might be falling into a depresion. You said that the odds of somone being infected from unprotected vaginal intercorse 1 time are low and that they are about...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The risk of getting infected through receiving oral sex is theoretical only, which means that it is practically zero. Even though HIV can be found in saliva, being exposed to the saliva of infected people does not cause infection. The quantities... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Dear Sir, about 14 days ago I foolishly and irresponsibly had unprotected sex with a guy. He attempted to penetrate me but I was too tight, but then I penetrated him with a fair amount of saliva for lubrication. I also tend to precum a lot. What he...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,While I agree your sex-bud was a "bastard" for not disclosing his status before doing the unsafe dance with no pants, I'm gratified to see that you clearly realize your current predicament was not entirely his fault. Your decision... Read more »

Mixed Status Infection Odd's

Dear Dr. Bob,I have read many of your answers on this site for the past 4 years. Not only are they informative with basic information, they provide many of us with the type of treatment that goes beyond just taking HAART medications. Your honesty,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear your relationship is not working out. Unfortunately I strongly doubt facts and figures related to estimated statistical risk are going to be at all helpful in resolving this problem.Your young buck has a lot to deal with... 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... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Receptve anal sex 1-120
Insertive 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

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TATTOO RISKS???

Posted by curls, 2 Replies

I got my first tattoo on March 10 and have been worried about hiv infection ever since. I had the tattoo done at a shop that's been established for 15+ years, but is a little on the scuzzy side. I personally didn't see the artist open new needles ... Read more »

Tattoo and me

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I'm 16 going on 17 and I want to get a tattoo for my birthday. I am HIV positive. I'm wondering if there can be any complication towards me if I get a tattoo. I am of course aware that I need to go to a safe sterile professional environment... Read more »

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