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Why Invest in HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention?

The funds for HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB will create jobs, strengthen health infrastructure, and address an urgent health threat. As debate swirls around the stimulus package put forward by Congress, it is imperative that the final package... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Media Statement by Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As we pause to reflect on the toll of HIV during this 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we must not forget that our fight against this devastating disease is far from over. HIV remains a significant threat to the health and well-being of multiple... Read more »

Integrating Hepatitis B Prevention Into Sexually Transmitted Disease Services: U.S. Sexually Transmitted Disease Program and Clinic Trends -- 1997 and 2001

The authors set out to measure the progress since 1997 of implementing STD clinic-based recommendations for hepatitis B prevention. Repeating a 1997 survey, investigators in 2001 sent a survey to state, municipal, and territorial STD program... Read more »

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Is Hepatitis C considered an STD?

The title explains my question. I have Hep c.Another thing that I have a great difficulty with is telling my new partner about it. I lasted 2 years with my last partner and did not do it with anyone else. I hope that considered non multiple...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I can hear through your words that this is a very difficult issue for you.HCV is considered a sexually transmitted disease since it can be transmitted through sex. However, it is not as easily transmitted through sex as HBV or HIV. But it can occur,... Read more »

STD Vaccines

Hi Dr. McGovern:What vaccines are available to prevent STDs?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Hepatitis B and Human Papilloma virus vaccines.... Read more »

std y seroconversion

estimado doctor:Es cierto que otras std como hepatitis y gonorrea retrasan la seroconversion a vih+?Yo tuve una std llamada mycoplasma genitalium (no my comun por cierto) la cual no trate hasta que tuve fuertes dolores en los testiculos y pene.Mi...

Response from Jorge Santana Bagur, M.D.

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Entiendo que esto no ocurre como usted seala, ya que usualmente la infeccin que se manifiesta es la de mayor exposicin y sntomas agudos. En su caso entiendo que el repetirse la prueba, los resultados despus de 6 meses son confiables.... Read more »

test for hiv hcv and other std

hi!i am from greece and i received oral sex from a person i don`t know.i want to know what are the window periods for hiv and hcv.i was tested for hiv on the 3rd month and it was negative.i just want to be 100% sure for all the std`s.thank you in...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood to blood exposure so I wouldn't test for this exposure. I think your negative HIV test at 3 months is also reassuring since this was a low risk exposure.... Read more »

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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Not an HIV question, but an STD one... please help

Posted by Anonymous

I got tested for Hepatitis C 10 months after having unprotected sex with a girl right after her period. The antibdoy test came back negative, but I wonder if it is advisable to get a second one just to confirm and make sure nothing went wrong??? Read more »

STD

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is contracting Hep B similar to contracting HIV? I got semen on unbroken skin. I'm wondering if I'm at risk for Hep B. I tried asking my question on the Hep forum but got no response from the Doc. Thanks

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Standard STD clinic tests should be done too

Posted by Anonymous

Standard STD clinic tests should be done along with AIDS HIV and get vaccinated for hepatitis.

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