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I'm trying not to scare anyone, but facts are fact

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

In fact I'm not trying to scare anyone, and I don't want to make a kid's game out of the Bulletin Board. I'm just trying to make everyone realize that 99,9% of people doesn't cover all individuals, when talking about tests... I'm sure that 999 of... Read more »

Mission 1000

Posted by ravi, 6 Replies

hi

regards from india

I will be going on a sabbatical of sorts after i finish 1000 posts on the boards and i really dunno if i would be back...

Anyways its time i guess to wind up, i did find somone saying that my posts are unimaginative and i dont... Read more »

PCR Facts

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

First off, there are 2 types of PCR tests...RNA and DNA. RNA PCR tests for the free floating virus and in very very FEW cases, like not very many, some people will have undetected RNA loads that cannot be picked up by a PCR RNA test. THIS IS RARE!... Read more »

Oral sex facts

Posted by SteveR

The following Q&A about oral sex comes from the Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York. Several times people on this board have said that giving oral sex (sucking) poses a "theoretical" risk. As this article explains, the risk is low but it is not... Read more »

Time to ban DL1000?

Posted by James1941, 2 Replies

I see that TheBody has deleted a post from DL1000 (I was going to say 'this dickhead' but, for the sake of decorum, I didn't). A question, or is it a conundrum? The question is, why doesn't TheBody just bar him? The conundrum is, if TheBody does... Read more »

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Casual BJ's 1000's daily

Hey Bob,I was just wondering about the fact that there are no documented cases of hiv transmission from getting a BJ. Most reports say that its difficult to say this as most people dont engage soley in oral. while this is true their must be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Hundreds" of hummers on the side per day? No, that's way, way too low. I have more than that pouring into my mailbox on a daily basis! What are my thoughts on this? Well, I'd have to conclude "there's a whole lotta... Read more »

$1,000 Donation Per Answer - Scared Shitless!! Please Answer Dr. Bob!!!!

About a year ago, I engaged in deep kissing, protected vaginal, protected anal, received protected oral after the various intercourse(I don't think the condom failed as far as I could tell as it seemed like it was still on before she started to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Kissing is not considered a significant HIV risk. Protected sex is protected if the latex condom is used properly and does not fail. There have been no documented cases of HIV transmission from rimming. That narrows your potential risk down to... Read more »

Follow up Question from April 19, 2006 who promised $1000 donation for answer of s/co ratio of 0.2.

I am currently in process to earn $1000 for donation I promised on April 19, 2006. Soon you will receive the money order for donation.I was releived of some pressure after reading your responses to my questions.but still had my doubts. because at...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,To answer your direct question, yes, you are negative for HIV, hep B and hep C, based on the results of the laboratory studies.Yes, I'm an immunologist and I see absolutely no indication from your history, "symptoms" or... Read more »

$100 donation + $1000 if im Negative

hey Dr.bob U R THE MAN..BOB FOR PRESIDENT!!!..im gona make donation $100 after gettin the answer for this..and $1000 if im negative (the test next mounth)..i had unprotected oral sex (insertive) with a gurl with AIDS..i didnt know that..after 12...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Tourist in the United States,Unprotected insertive oral sex carries only a very slight risk for HIV-acquisition risk even if the girl sucking on your penis Popsicle has HIV/AIDS.Your initial EIA HIV-1-positive and HIV-2-indeterminate test results... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Botswana HIV/AIDS Radio Drama Series Broadcasts 1,000th Episode

Wednesday marked the 1,000th broadcast of "Makgabaneng," an HIV/AIDS-themed radio soap opera written and produced in Botswana. Now in its 10th year, the program offers listeners evolving and relatable storylines infused with HIV/AIDS prevention... Read more »

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Fact Sheet: Teen Pregnancy

Teenage pregnancies in the United States have declined in recent years but they remain an endemic public health problem. Young women of color and young women of low income are disproportionately affected by teenage childbearing. Pregnancy Rates ... Read more »

AIDS Action Urges Gingrich To Check His Facts, Support Military HIV Ban, Repeal Legislation

AIDS Action Network Alert AIDS Action is deeply troubled that House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) yesterday voiced opposition to the legislative repeal of the recently enacted mandatory discharge from military service of active duty service members... Read more »

Incivek (Telaprevir) Fact Sheet

What Is Incivek? Incivek is a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-fighting protease inhibitor that works for people with genotype 1. Incivek blocks an important step in the hepatitis C virus life cycle. The HCV protease enzyme works like a pair of scissors; it... Read more »

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