Sharing A Cigarette Afraid I Have HIV

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risk from sharing a cigarette

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

this may sound stupid, but what are the risks of getting hiv by taking a drag of a cigarette from someone who is positive? i let someone take a drag off my cigarette and found out later he is positive.

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For those nervous about Acute HIV symptoms/afraid to get tested

Posted by thestranger, 1 Reply

Hi guys,
just wanted to share my story for those who are afraid they have gotten HIV or who think they might be experiencing ARS. A couple months back, I had an protected encounter with a woman of unknown HIV status, and three weeks after the... Read more »

Could I catch HIV from sharing infected toilet pap

Posted by blackwinterday, 1 Reply

Dear Expert,

I am new to this forum! Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you!

I am scared over the incident told below!

Recently, I was diagnosed with hemorrhoids so I always wipe off my vagina and anus after urinating. I always... Read more »

family members afraid

Posted by koko, 6 Replies

I need some suggestions here. My father has AIDS and my sister (whose only 4) may be HIV pos. They are both visiting from out of town and I've noticed a lot of ignorance when it comes to 2 of my family members and how it's spread. Please someone,... Read more »

afraid and waiting

Posted by 1234noone, 2 Replies

Hi everyone...

I'm scared because I was in a high risk situation two years ago and I recently got tested. In my head I couldn't consciously accept the danger so I pushed it far back... Now I am confronting it. I got tested last week and I will find... Read more »

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Sharing cigarettes

Dear Dr BobFirst off I would like to say that you are a marvel and this is a fantastic website you are helping a great many people.I have two quick questions about sharing cigarettes.1, If a person gave me one of their cigarettes and I smoked it...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,So the cigarette was just rolled and you are passing it between you . . . . OK, now just what kind of cigarette was this and did you get the munchies shortly afterward? There is no HIV risk from sharing "cigarettes," even if you happen... Read more »

Hepatitis c sharing a cigarette and marjuana cigarette

Hi I recently and regret sharted a cigarette and marjuana pipe with someone who has hepatitis c. I was wondering what if the likelyhood of contracting the virus....

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I wouldn't consider you at risk.Intranasal cocaine use - with sharing of straws - is considered a possible route of HCV transmission because with recurrent use, cocaine can erode the nasal passages. Thus, the normal protective layer of the... Read more »

HIV FROM Cigarette Contamination.. PLEASE HELP

Dear Dr Bob:I am constant worried 24/7. In early May this year, I was sharing a cigarette with a person who is HIV positive. About a week later, I came down with a low grade fever, chills, inability to sweat and recognize hot warm weather...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your HIV risk is completely nonexistent. Your "symptoms" are not at all consistent with or worrisome for HIV. Even though I do not feel HIV testing is warranted, if you continue to perseverate on this non-exposure, get a single rapid... Read more »

hiv by cigarette

ok so situation is this i split a cigarette with some one i later found out that they have aids fml my lips where chapped bad enough to where there was a paper cut size irritation really wasn't big or deep enough to the point of bleeding of...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There is absolutely no risk from the situation you're talking about. The reason? You actually mentioned all the reason yourself: saliva does not transmit HIV.It is very important to remember that HIV is a relatively... Read more »

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