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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know how to order an hiv 'o' subgroup test online. My symptoms sre persisting despite a -ve 6 months anonymous elisa. I just one to rule out hiv, and move on to other diagnosis. This test is indicated for me as i had exposure is an west... Read more »

Online testing centers

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone have any experience with the online testing centers i.e. advancedtestingcenter.com, ehivtest.com, etc. Does anyone know if they're reliable? Apparently they give HIV test results over the phone. I'm not sure if this is a good idea. ... Read more »

6/21 (online): Webinar on Reproductive and Sexual Health (U.S. Dept. of Health)

Posted by MylesatTheBody

Reposting this from an email recently sent out to a CDC mailing list. Registration for the event appears to be free. The direct registration/info link is super-long, so if you're interested in learning more, please visit healthypeople.gov (as of... Read more »

Online HIV+/AIDS Research Project

Posted by victoriajones, 2 Replies

CompuRx is currently enrolling HIV+/AIDS diagnosed patients to participate in a very important online research effort. A $10 honoraria will be offered to those who enroll, qualify and participate in the brief (approximate 10 minute) survey. Enroll... Read more »

Online HIV+/AIDS Research Project

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HIV, Online Sex and some comments

Hi Dr. Bob!It's your old pal from the winter of 2005, Justin Case.Anyways, I had a "whoopsie," and consequently, a possible exposure and found great hope and support through your forum. I'm happy to see others have, too.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Justin,Welcome back to the forum!You work for a gay online hook-up Web site??? No really, that "Dr. Strangelove" is not me and even if it was, I was only doing research on Mark Foley and Ted Haggard and oh . . . that's not your... Read more »

ORAsure Online

Hi Dr. Bob,You are a wonderful man. I'm a worried well going on symptoms - shock horror! - and even though everyone says I'll be fine - I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman of unknown status. The chances are she was negative, but you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I don't know what country you are writing from, but OraSure/OraQuick is not available for home testing in the U.S. I would suggest you check with AIDS service organizations locally to find out what types of HIV tests (home tests,... Read more »

Dear Doc, save me - 5 types of exposure that are killing me...also let me know how i can donate online and anonymously.

Dear Doc,The other day, I was with a sex worker. Initially, she slipped on 2 condoms on my penis and started giving me a blowjob . Once i got the erection, she guided my penis into her vagina - and after a few strokes, I lost hardness, removed the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Andy,Based on concerns one through four, are you at significant risk for acquiring HIV? No. I would consider your risk negligible. Regarding concern five, using double latex condoms might increase the risk of condom failure (breakage), due to... Read more »

Is buying medication online an option? (Readers experiences welcomed)X 2

Re my response before here is some more info.I feel that if the person traveling to Thailand and is paying upto if more than $600.00 for their meds and labs, and considering purchasing meds on the Internet (as I would also like to) after chatting...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for sharing your experiences.BY... Read more »

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OraQuick In-Home Rapid HIV Test Available Online

The OraQuick Rapid HIV test (OraQuick), developed by OraSure Technologies, has recently become available for purchase online at a cost of $39.99. The test can detect signs of the HIV virus in saliva. Also, OraQuick will soon be found on drugstore.... Read more »

New Online Initiative Promotes Safer Sex, HIV Testing Among Canadian Youth

A new online initiative called One Life is targeting sexually active Canadians 18 to 30 years old and urging them to practice safer sex and undergo HIV testing, the Toronto Star reports. Launched Monday, the campaign, which includes the musical... Read more »

Online Social Networking Technologies, HIV Knowledge, and Sexual Risk and Testing Behaviors Among Homeless Youth

The authors noted that HIV and other sexually transmitted infections "disproportionately affect homeless youth," with estimates of HIV prevalence in this population ranging from 2 percent to 11 percent, a risk two to 10 times higher than among other... Read more »

Testing for HIV and Sexually Transmissible Infections Within a Mainly Online Sample of Gay Men Who Engage in Group Sex

"Gay men who engage in group sex may be at increased risk of infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI)," the authors wrote in introducing the current report. The Three or More Study of group sex among gay men used an... Read more »

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