Steps For Testing For HIV In Florida

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: Feds Step in to Fight Broward's Stubborn AIDS Epidemic

Federal officials are bringing additional resources to help Broward County boost HIV testing, prevention education, and treatment to address its stubborn HIV/AIDS epidemic. Federal and county health officials are meeting with local health,... Read more »

Florida: ER to Give Free HIV Testing

Later this month, South Florida's Jackson Memorial Hospital will start offering routine rapid HIV testing to emergency room patients. The region has one of the nation's highest HIV infection rates, with more than 30,000 people living with the... Read more »

Florida HIV/AIDS Advocacy Groups, Health Departments to Increase HIV Awareness Among Minorities Ahead of National HIV Testing Day

HIV/AIDS advocacy groups and health departments in Florida are planning several events aimed at increasing awareness about HIV among minorities ahead of National HIV Testing Day , which is scheduled for Friday, the Naples Daily News reports. ... Read more »

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Finding the best HIV specialist in NE Florida

Hey Dr. Bob -My boyfriend tested positive for HIV in March and was referred to an HIV specialist by our local health department. His initial visit and testing went well, and he was prescribed Atripla and told to come back in 4 months. I had been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Chris.I would agree, a 4 month interval after starting antiretroviral therapy is way too long for a first follow-up visit. I don't have any personal friends practicing in NE Florida. Generally the American Academy of HIV Medicine and the... Read more »

hiv positive having sex in florida not telling

My step-daughter is having unprotected sex and is HIV positive and was born with the disease. I am beteen a rock and ahard place with her. I have tried talking with her about her behavior. Can she legally be accountable for not telling?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIV nondisclosure laws vary from state to state. If possible, I would suggest you accompany your step-daughter to her next appointment with her HIV specialist and openly discuss the situation. He will know how to proceed.Your step-daughter may... Read more »

One Step Rapid screening test, help please.

please answer my question, i really need an answer, i got tested for HIV 1 and 2 using the method one step-rapid screening test, i got tested on the 27th day of my post exposure, my question is, how reliable is the test that i have done? it came out...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

The test is very reliable. Repeat testing may make you feel more reassured and the chances that second test will be positive depends on what your exposure was exactly. However a negative test at 27 days is very very reassuring.DW... Read more »

HIV PCR RNA Quantitative Test Positive (ANOTHER EXAMPLE WHY PCR TESTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ROUTINE HIV SCREENING, 2009)

Hello,I have a protected intercourse and unprotected Oral Sex durimg the months of May and JUNE, and due to my curiosity, I went to the clinic and did a PCR RNA Test which came Positive this was last week, and yesterday I did a spot test which came...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You are thinking of killing yourself because you might be HIV positive. Often I skip over these melodramatic posts, as I think they are highly insensitive to those of us who struggle with the challenges of being "virally enhanced" on... Read more »

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positive in largo florida....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

tested positive the friday b4 thanksgiving. t cells 136.....what more is there to say......i could really use a friend who is positive right now. please call me @ 727-492-6020 or em me @ cw1ditek@hotmail.com. have questions as to the best way to... Read more »

Step 1: Finally got tested!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Well its been over three months since my last sexual encounter with a woman. I finally got the balls to go buy a home access hiv-1 test kit and sent out the sample blood this past friday( took a load off my chest just by getting it done). I don't... Read more »

miami florida

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

spoke with hiv counselor in miami florida that rank number 2 in
the united states concerning coinfection. he said it can take
six to nine month to test positive to hiv if coinfected with hepc
he did mention taking a hcv pcr test because it can take up... Read more »

Florida 69 and the rest, read what my research is

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

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http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/needlestick_injuries.html

You guys if you read these youll see why im so damn paranoid ok im so sorry for all of this shit im doing to you and fuck dont say in hurting people... Read more »

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