Soldiers With Hiv

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Mexican Supreme Court Rules Expulsion of Five HIV-Positive Soldiers Unconstitutional

Mexico's Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the expulsion of five HIV-positive soldiers by the armed forces is unconstitutional, the AP/ Charleston Daily Mail reports. According to the AP/ Daily Mail , the ruling establishes a precedent that... Read more »

Ugandan President Museveni Cautions Soldiers Against "Reckless" Behavior That Increases HIV Risk

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday cautioned soldiers in the Uganda People's Defense Forces against "reckless" behavior that increases risk of HIV transmission, Uganda's New Vision reports. "This is the biggest problem for you, young... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mexican Military to Reinstate HIV-Positive Soldiers

In a news release on Tuesday, Mexico's National Defense Department said it will reinstate four HIV-positive soldiers it had earlier expelled. The move follows a Supreme Court decision on Feb. 28 stating that the soldiers' expulsion was... Read more »

Ask the Experts

help a soldier in iraq

I recently went to Africa on my two weeks break from Iraq and had unprotected sex with a female. this was dumb. about three weeks ago I started feel burning sensation in my nose, mouth and throat. I instantly thought HIV and check online. Sore...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Soldier in Iraq,Yep, unprotected sex in Africa would indeed qualify as a massive lapse in judgment. What you need is an HIV test at the three-month mark. Tests taken prior to three months are not considered to be conclusive. Your... Read more »

encounter with a cute soldier...please help,.

Dear Doctor,Your column is awesome, just like you. You boyfriend is lucky to have found you.I BEG you to help me by answering my questions.I had an incident that freaks me out: I was on a date (first and perhaps the last one) with a very cute, young...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,A very cute, young all-American soldier boy was jerking you off. You closed your eyes and when you opened them, you "realized" that you were inside his anus, barebacking him. Hmmm . . . O.K., I'll believe that story. Millions... Read more »

soldier (facial lipoatrophy)

Does insulin resistance play a part in promoting facial wasting?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Not to sound like the Magic 8 Ball, but "it is likely to be true."... Read more »

HIV Test Kit and Epididymitis

Greetings! I am a soldier stationed in Iraq. Just over three months ago, I went to New Zealand for my mid-deployment vacation. I had unprotected sex with a local girl. I have no reason to believe that I have a STD (aside from being told that I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Soldier,Unfortunately I don't have any firsthand knowledge about First Diagnostic's products, as they are not FDA approved. That doesn't mean they are not accurate; it just means that either they haven't applied for FDA... Read more »

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Contacting other HIV+ active duty soldiers

Posted by armypoz, 5 Replies

I am HIV+ and currently serving on active duty. Would like to contact other active duty soldiers of any branch that would be interested in starting support groups or other avenues of support to other active duty soldiers in their areas.

would like... Read more »

us soldier

Posted by daisey6205, 4 Replies

A United States soldier was attending some college classes between
deployments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of
the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of
the ACLU.

One day the professor shocked the... Read more »

Contaminated Blood from redcross

Posted by nomoreworry4me, 1 Reply

UK Soldiers May Have Been Exposed to Contaminated Blood
Australia: Confronting Approach to HIV in Gay Community
Large Survey Reveals Sex Habits of Teens
New York Lawsuit: Hepatitis Patient Mistakenly Got HIV Medication
Maine: State Awarded $82,787... Read more »

read about redcross these dirty rotten workers

Posted by nomoreworry4me

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention International News
UK Soldiers May Have Been Exposed to Contaminated Blood

January 10, 2008

Eighteen British military casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan may have received unscreened blood transfused... Read more »

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