Risk Of HIV Transmission From Getting Fingered

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Fingering and washing penis...HIV transmission

Dear Dr. Bob,I am amazed at the care you provide in answering questions even to hiv positive people...in my country it is not so...and i am so shy of asking anyone about this...I searched the archives and found some similar scenarios, but still felt...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You haven't slept for five weeks? Hmm . . . impressive! Regarding your HIV-acquisition risk:1.If the "intercourse" was protected by properly using a latex condom and the condom did not break, your HIV risk would be essentially... Read more »

Risk of getting HIV from Rapid finger prick Test. Worried!

Hello! I recently tested negative on a rapid HIV test. WAY LONG out of the window period! So Woo- Hoo! Silly me has gotten the funny idea in my head that I could possibly contract HIV from the rapid finger prick test that was given to me.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Probably OCD Lady,First off, I'd drop the "probably." Your fears of contracting HIV from a rapid HIV test are irrational. A detailed explanation is not warranted. Suffice it to say that lancets and pricking devices used for... Read more »

extremely worrieddesperate for advicedontation info (PIMPLES AND HIV TRANSMISSION RISK, 2011)

Hello Doctor, I really appreciate the good work and really prepared to donate..a minimum of 50 dollars...I went to a strip club last weekend. The girl was wearing a small and thin pantie. while dancing she was touching her finger all along through...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Relax Max! Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. See below. If HIV were transmitted that easily, it would have wiped out the planet long ago!Thanks for your support of The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org).... Read more »

pre-chewed food + donation question PRE-CHEWED FOOD, HIV TRANSMISSION RISK, 2010)

Dear Doctor, I read the CDC article about exposure through pre chewed food for infants. Apparently HIV mothers/fathers passed it to their infant babies through chewing food for them. How is this possible? I understand that passing the virus while...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Relax Max! Your worries are unwarranted. The HIV-transmission risk via pre-chewed food was noted only in infants with immature immune systems, and there may well have been extenuating circumstances. (See below.) There is absolutely no... Read more »

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Possible HIV transmission/infection ???

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello,

Hope someone can enlighten me on this encounter I had.

I've come across a stranger in the men's public toilet on 21 Apr 99, he was 'sort of' stroking his private parts when I went in.

I occupied the adjacent urinal and was just about to ease... Read more »

can you get HIV from fingering

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

do you get aids or HIV from fingering? Read more »

Fingering & HIV infection(Via Nose)

Posted by chrisenquist, 3 Replies

Hi,
1. Can a person(let's say subject A-male) get infected by accidently inserting vaginal fluids(from an infected person, let's say subject B) into nose?

Assuming, subject A did fingering activity on subject B who works at a night club, but after... Read more »

Female Fingered with Semen: What's My Risk?

Posted by anxious123, 1 Reply

Thanks so much for providing this forum.

I'm worried about an encounter I had 17 days ago with a male of unknown HIV status. I gave him an unprotected blowjob with ejaculation, which I know is an activity that carries some, albeit low, risk.

However... Read more »

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