Sharing A Cigarette Do I Need To Get Tested For AIDS

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light one cigarette with the other cigarette.

Dr. Bob, Since there was no lighter, i lighted my cigarette with the cigarette of my friend, who is HIV positive. My friend was smoking that cigarette and i just borrowed the cigarette and lighted my cigarette. At that time i did not feel or think...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

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Want to share this video on HIV and AIDS research (AIDS DENIALISTS, 2010)

I Doctor. I watched this video and wanted to pass it on to you so if you ever get the time to watch... Read more »

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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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sister of my fiance has aids, need advice

Posted by knut_hamsun, 4 Replies

My fiance just told me her sister has aids. my fiance tested lately, and she is negative. some of the other family members have not been tested. The sister has been sick for 10y.

I am in a bit of shock here, and need some advice. the sister has... Read more »

My dad has AIDS i need some help

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Well its a long story to begin with, I am 18 years old (male) my mom died of breast cancer when I was 10 years old. Because my dad couldn't raise me by himself i came to USA after 2 years my mom past away. I had a lot of relatives lives here in US... Read more »

I need to be shared by everyone

Posted by PeaceP, 3 Replies

I am positive. It s very terrible thing that I never ever imagine in my life. I dont know what i should do now. I do not believe much in the treatment in my country, Viet Nam. But I know a thing that I have to do anything to last my life for longest... Read more »

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