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Showering And Possible HIV Exposure
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hiv from possible blood in shower and gym locker keyI am very nervous about my possible exposure. I was at the gym, going for shower with no shoes on when i noticed a large quantity of red stuff on the floor which looked like blood. Im not sure if i stood in it but im pretty sure i didnt and i am...
Response from Richard Cordova III
Test Positive Aware Network
Hi there:I would not be concerned. HIV does not live well outside the body. Even if this blood was in a warm, moist area like the steam room, it would be unlikely that it would be unable to infect you. Furthermore, you had no cuts or abrasions on...
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New York: Lawrence Hospital Surgery Patients Warned of Possible Hepatitis, HIV ExposureTen surgery patients of Lawrence Hospital Center (LHC) in Bronxville are being notified of the need to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improperly cleaned equipment. The state Department of Health said the hospital reported... Read more »
Wisconsin Clinic Warns of Possible Disease ExposureThe Madison-based Dean Clinic announced Monday that it is seeking to contact 2,345 patients to advise they get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. Between 2006 and two weeks ago, a nurse employed by the clinic was improperly reusing insulin... Read more »
Q&A: CDC's Clinical Studies of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention: Anticipated Results and ImpactWhen will the results of the trials be available? If PrEP does prove to be effective at preventing HIV infection in this trial, how will the drugs be made available to people who need or want it? If the drugs prove safe and effective in one... Read more »
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention: Promoting Safe and Effective Use in the United StatesNew Tool to Reduce the Risk of HIV Infection Among Gay and Bisexual Men In November 2010, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the results of the iPrEx trial, a large research study examining whether a pill containing drugs used to... Read more »
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Scared and Worried: Possible HIV Exposure
Posted by kindahypertonic, 1 Reply
Hey everyone,I had an unprotected sexual experience February 2, 2007. The morning after having received and given a blowjob (I did not swallow nor did he) as well as a single unprotected anal insertion [i received]- no sex, as in no continous... Read more » exposure to hiv through ear!
Posted by Anonymous
i am a male who is always safe with whoever i am with, regardless if they say the r clean. i was with another guy the other day and did only safe activites. he sucked me , we french kissed. he was also licking my ear at one point. he had his tongue...
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Possible Exposure?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
About a year ago I slept with someone on 4 different occasions who I think is HIV+. We used a condom every time -- but there was some penetration beefore the condom was put on. What is my risk factor here? Let's say on each occasion there were... Read more » Possible exposure? *DELETED*
Posted by sexyitalian910, 3 Replies
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