Pain In Urethra Could I Have AIDS

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New Urethra (Pee Hole) Question!!!

Hello again Dr. Frascino-Okay - scratch the first question I asked about how HIV enter's the urethra of males...I found an answer in the archives. If by chance you've already answered it - THANKS A MILLION!My new questions is also with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello CRP,Yes, HIV can be absorbed across mucous membranes, including the urethra. There are certain cells, such as the mucosa-associated macrophages and dendritic cells, which can be infected by contact with the virus. Certainly trauma and... Read more »

How does HIV get into the body through the urethra?

Hello Doc,First of all, I would like to thank you for the incredible work you are doing. Keep it... Read more »

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Test from urethra

Dear specialist,if assuming that the "stick" that is used to make a test for STDs from... Read more »

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HIV through the Urethra

Posted by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me how likely it is to get the hiv virus if it comes into contact with your urethra only. Be it by being the insertive partner vaginally or anally, or even using another persons sexual fluid to masturbate with. Does it just take a... Read more »

Joint Pain? AnonOne? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Hi all. I had a few questions. When someone experiences early symptoms of HIV, do they all come at once? Or can they come seperately. I have had diarrhea for more than a month now, then I started having testicular pain, my neck hurts when I move it... Read more »

DO U DIE OF PAIN IF U HAVE AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I don't have any family history of HIV or AIDS but just in case I happen to get Aids in the future, is it painful? and how do you die?

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Tingle in Urethra

Posted by Anonymous

I have had this abnormal sensation of ''1-second-tingling'' sensations inside my urethra, usually inside the head of the penis for several weeks now. The tingling sensation occurs 4-7 times a day, it just comes and go sporadically. What could be the... Read more »

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