Pcr Dna Results After Touching Used Condom

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Proviral DNA by PCR

Hi Dr. Bob,I promise I will donate to this great foundation.Here is my story:I went to Amsterdam in April. On 4/13 I had a "massage therapist" come to my room. She is from eastern Europe. Initially she did some light rub on my back. Then...

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The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Adam,Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent, assuming the latex condoms was used properly and didn't fail (break)."Symptoms" beginning within days of a potential HIV exposure are not due to HIV infection. The... Read more »

Dr Bob im waiting for a pcr dna result and im really not coping.Have you changed your views on ars?

Hi again Dr Bob i have written to you three times. I will briefly explain my situation and... Read more »

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Hi Dr Bob,I have been following your forum closely since my exposure and dont have a specific... Read more »

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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

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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 »

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I am expecting the result of a DNA test. Should get the result on Monday. I have been dealing with
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