Odds Of Infection Touching Scratch On Skin

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Infection throgh scratches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

Hope someone can advise.

I've always been served by this HIV positive beautician for about 2 years and have not feared for my life before. BUT since 11 Oct 1999, I've been living in fear of contracting HIV.

On that day, while she was massaging... Read more »

HIV from Scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

To Whom it May Concern:
Here is my dilemma. A couple of months ago I visited a "titty bar" and received three lap dances. During one of the dances I felt the dancer scratch my neck with her fingernail. Throughout the remainder of our session... Read more »

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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HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read

Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies

Hello
I have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read.

I... Read more »

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odd shaped skin rashes in scalp and other parts of body

I've been infected and taking meds for more than 15 years with no serious copmplaints. I've now stated to notice skin patches shaped oddly in my scalp and arms and other parts of my body. Some are large and some are small. I feel like...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There are a wide range of both HIV related and unrelated skin conditions that patients can experience. Seborrhea, psoriasis, and folliculitis are some of the most common. Many HIV specialist and dermatologists are fairly proficient at sorting out... Read more »

Scary scratch!

Hi Ryan,i have been very worried since i was scratch by a woman whenever she performance body massage to me, we didn't have sexual intercourse but only sliding over my body by her breast, and we didn;t touch each others' genital area...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The counselors at the CDC are very skilled at their jobs. I trust their judgement and knowledge when providing information to the public. Therefore, if they said it is unlikely that you would be infected in this scratching incident, then I believe... Read more »

anal scratching - donation on the way

Dr Bob,I recently developed an annoying anal itch that won't go away. Everytime I go to bed, it starts to itch. One day I found out that one of my co workers was HIV positive and that I might have touched her blood the day her nose...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. HIV doesn't survive very long outside the body.As for your anal itch, I'd suggest you see a dermatologist. There are a number of possible causes ranging from dry skin to a fungal infection to... Read more »

touched an HIV infected bandage

Hi, I wrote in a couple of weeks ago and checked back daily for an answer to my question, as I am having great anxiety from what I perceive as a potential exposure. I didnt get an answer so, I sent another email asking if my question had been read...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiSorry you have not received the answer you are searching for. The worst case scenario is that you are not infected. I agree with your infection control nurse that with everything in tact and you not having an open wound there is no way for... Read more »

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