Syphilis Health Risks

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How Risky Is It?

The Bottom Line Researchers have developed estimates of the risk of transmission of HIV. These estimates can give you a general idea of which activities are more or less risky. They cannot tell you that any activity is safe, or how many times you can do them without getting infected. The best way to avoid infection is to use a condom correctly and consistently for all sexual activity, and to avoid sharing needles. If you think you have been...

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Managing anxiety/stress and finding peace over no risk "I S I T P O S S I B L E ? Unhygienic masturbation = Syphilis ?"

Hi I've been worried for months , so a few months ago I see my UNCLEAN HANDS TO MASTURBATE CAN I CONTRACT SYPHILIS from objects I touched throughout the day ? If I masturbated with dirty hands could I have had the syphilis bacterium on my hands...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

I'm sorry to hear that this has been giving you ending grief recently.We've received your question many times, however, my colleague Richard has done a <a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q219375.html"... Read more »

Syphilis and HIV (SYPHILIS 2011)

I recently submitted a question regarding syphilis and HIV and you were very brief in your response, indicating that you were confused about my question. Without regard to your opinion about my safe sex practices, the question I was asking was how...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thanks for clarifying your question. If you've been completely faithful to your partner for the last two years and recently tested positive for syphilis, you either have had syphilis for quite some time or you contracted it from your... Read more »

Treatment for syphilis (SYPHILIS)

Dear Dr Bob,I was recently diagnosed with HIV on 22nd Feb 08. After a few blood tests, my HIV specialist informed me that I have also contracted syphilis.I was told that I need to redo a CD4 count again to confirm further treatment for syphilis....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello JC,The interaction of HIV disease and syphilis is complex, to say the least. Without a much more detailed history, review of your laboratory studies and the benefit of a physical examination, it will be difficult for me to provide very... Read more »

Syphilis

2 weeks ago I was notified by the health dept that someone who had tested positive for Syphilis listed me as someone who may be at risk because of a sexual encounter. The case manager said he had been infected for over a year and there was little...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Thanks for writing in. There are a few different tests to screen for Syphilis, and all have varying degrees of accuracy depending on what stage the infection is in. In regards to a lack of symptoms, many people are asymptomatic, meaning... Read more »

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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal

Posted by Anonymous

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
By MATT CRENSON
AP National Writer

January 27, 2005, 7:26 AM EST

A recent rise in syphilis rates in the United States is probably due to
natural cycles rather than an increase in unsafe sex or other behaviors,
accordin... Read more »

7 month HIV and Syphilis Negatives...Von Dutch?

Posted by rufenough, 1 Reply

Hi all,

To anyone who has followed my progress out there (especially for you Mrs J&J! And OG, Von Dutch), I got my negative results for HIV and Syphillis Wednesday morning.

My doctor is now referring me onto an infectious disease specialist, and a... Read more »

REPORT: Risk of Oral Sex

Posted by Anon_E_Moose, 1 Reply

I no longer read this board regularly, so I don't know if this info was posted. For the original news story, click here.

Oral Sex Unlikely to Transmit HIV, Researchers Say
By Emma Hitt, PhD

ATLANTA (Reuters Health) - Unprotected oral sex is highly...

Low risk or no risk, please answer?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was grinding/frottage with a female of unknown status. She had her underwear on and I had mine on as well. Is there any risk in this at all? My Dept of Health wouldn't give me a straight answer. Thanks and God Bless. Read more »

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