Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Sharing A Cigarette Should I Get Tested
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Hepatitis c sharing a cigarette and marjuana cigaretteHi 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 HELPDear Dr Bob:I am constant worried 24/7. In early May this year, I was sharing a cigarette with a... Read more »Sharing cigarettesDear Dr BobFirst off I would like to say that you are a marvel and this is a fantastic website you... Read more »
Articles
The Dude Who Exposed Me to HIV Speaks, Part OneY'all, I am truly humbled and excited to be able to feature a guest blog, although anonymous, from the guy who unintentionally and unknowingly exposed me to HIV on December 18, 2011. Since I started this blog and also shared my YouTube video... Read more »
Sharing, Caring and Touching Lives . . .National HIV Testing Day in Atlanta was a great success! Over 1,000 people were tested in four metro locations, including street outreach at Five Points MARTA Station (151 tested); Lindbergh MARTA Station (167 tested); American Red Cross (211... Read more »
Recently Diagnosed With HIV? African Americans Share Their AdviceDealing with an HIV diagnosis on top of all of life's other challenges may seem too daunting a task to face. There's a huge community out there doing it every day, though, so to those who are recently diagnosed, you are certainly not alone. Over the... Read more »
Egypt: Needle Sharing by Drug Users a Dangerous SignDr. Ehab El Kharrat, who has treated Cairo drug users for 16 years, did not know that many of his clients were sharing needles until he recently began discussing HIV awareness with them. Syringes and needles are cheap and available without a... Read more »
Connect With Others
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. Read more » Please share your experience about the window
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Do you think CDC will change their window for HIV testing down to 3 month next Thursday? It is very strange that your doctors doesnt start to recommend this now because they should now before that the guidlines will change, or? I just wonder how...
Read more »
My First Labs: Please Share Your Thoughts
Posted by Anonymous
This site has helped me so much. Please help me work through the following. Those of you who dont mind so many questions. This is all new to me:I recently tested positive for HIV and I believe the seroconversion happened within a year. I recently... Read more » If you feel like sharing your story
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello,I'm in the process of writing a screenplay about a character that is HIV+. I have been tested several times and am negative. I will never forget the incredible amount of emotions I experienced just finding out that my test was negative. I am... Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
