Reused Needle How Long Does It Take To Test Positive For AIDS

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Accidental reuse of needle during HIV testing?

Hi Dr. Bob,I've gone through the archives and have received some sort of comfort knowing that I am perhaps just crazy and NOT HIV positive! However, I just wanted to run this by you once more in hopes that you will be able to answer this...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,My opinion (which, by the way, is always honest!) is that your initial conclusion that your fears were "highly irrational thinking" is right on target! Syringes are not reused. Your risk is nonexistent. Whatever is causing your... Read more »

RE-USED NEEDLE??? (VICIOUS CYCLE OF HIV TESTING, 2010)

Dr. Bob, I have to say I feel SO unbelievably stupid asking this... but it's really, really... Read more »

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REPLY-reused cotton while taking blood for blood test

Dear Doctor Robert, THANK you VERY VERY much for finding time to answer my question. God Bless you.... Read more »

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NYC Commission on HIV/AIDS Report Recommends Condom Distribution, Needle Exchange, HIV Testing to Slow Spread of Virus

The New York City Commission on HIV/AIDS on Monday released a draft report recommending increased condom distribution, the establishment of needle exchanges and routine HIV testing to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS in the city, the New York Times ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nevada Doctor Says Vendor OK'd Needle Guide Reuse

In a half-page ad in Wednesday's Las Vegas Review-Journal, lawyers for Dr. Michael Kaplan said the urologist was following a vendor's instructions when he reused needle guides during biopsies. Kaplan ceased the practice "the moment a question... Read more »

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This Positive Life: An Interview With Lolisa Gibson

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How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive regardless if you have ARS or not..... Read more »

my husband just tested positive

Posted by hpngandpryng, 10 Replies

My husband of 26 years just tested positive for HIV. I don't know what else to say. I'm struggling with so many emotions right now, I don't know which end is up. I sat there in the Dr's office and held his hand - I talked him through the shock... Read more »

Just tested Positive last week

Posted by Anonymous, 13 Replies

Hello everyone.

30 yo gay male, just tested positve last week. I did a home test after an unsafe experience less then two months ago. Came back positive - I was surprised because I just assumed I was being a hypocondriac like usual. I have been... Read more »

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you actually DO have ARS symptoms, how long after those symptoms would one test positive on an antibody test?

And before any of the regulars jump in with the "you cannot judge by symptoms, if you feel you are at risk, get tested"........I think... Read more »

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