Pcr Dna Results After Touching Feces

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DNA PCR 30 Days after PEP

Hi Dr Bob,I have been following your forum closely since my exposure and dont have a specific answer to my question. I "accidentally" had unprotected sex with a stripper. I would up getting moluscum and probably Herpes. (I have had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Worried,First off, how does one "accentually" have unprotected sex with a stripper? Inquiring minds want to know!Next, you may have been following this forum since your exposure, but apparently you have either misunderstood or chosen... Read more »

DNA PCR vs RNA PCR

Dear Doc:I am confused about DNA PCR vs RNA PCR. Which one has the higher rate of false positive?... Read more »

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Hiv Dna Pcr Possitive -Results (ANOTHER FALSE POSITIVE PCR TEST, 2010)

Dear DoctorThank u so much for your response.It means a lot to me during all this devastating... Read more »

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Results of PCR DNA

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have been following this board for quite some time now and even posted as anonymous a couple of times. I have been to hell and back for the past 3 years. I have cried so much and endured many sleepless nights. I have had so many symptoms which... Read more »

PCR DNA Results....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

....are in and negative. I realize that I'm probably the only person here who thought they might be something else, but hey - I'm happy now.

So should I stick around or is everyone tired of me yet?

Thanks to all and God Bless.

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DNA PCR Qualitative Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can somebody tell me the accuracy of DNA PCR Qualitative tests? If they are accurate when should they be got done at the earliest? I have read that they are not advised due to high false positive results. If so, then if result is negative is it... Read more »

PCR DNA

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am expecting the result of a DNA test. Should get the result on Monday. I have been dealing with
years of doubting my status. I have had negative antibody tests but unusual symptoms still leave me wondering. I am hoping this test will close the... Read more »

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