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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Confidential responses over the Internet ("When the Cellphone Teaches Sex Education ")

Dr. Bob,You have no idea what a lifeline you are to those of us with questions! We can ask you things we can't discuss with our own doctors (too embarassing, plus he would probably tell my husband!) I see you have also become a resource for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Cyber-Worried-Gal,Thank you. As I have frequently said, if we all just did our part, we could stop AIDS cold in its tracks! Even though HIV/AIDS remains 100% fatal, it is also 100% preventable! I find it unfortunate that so many folks are... Read more »

What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

How does STD transmits?

Thanks alot for this forum. You are really doing a great job in educating us. I believe after reading all the questions and answers, I feel comfortable in how to protect myself against HIV (by using the condoms correctly). However, transmission of...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

This type of question is always difficult to answer because STDs can be quite different from one another. Remember, you are talking about entirely different infections that are categorized into a behavioral category of transmission--that is,... Read more »

STD Prevention

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

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Prevention professional needed

Posted by Anonymous

BEBASHI (Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues) is looking
for a dynamic, organized professional to direct its HIV and STD
prevention programs. The individual should have a minimum of a Bachelors
Degree in Health, Health Education or Human... Read more »

How to find free STD clinics

Posted by don, 2 Replies

Where on the web would there be listings of free STD clinics?...

National Prevention and Information Network
http://www.cdcnpin.org/db/public/rsmain.htm

Or go to http://google.com
Enter the terms with a particular state, province or area.

For example... Read more »

hiv,condoms,std's...ect

Posted by sadface, 2 Replies

First question, should you have your partner tested for Hiv even though you are going to use condoms? Can a Std as Herpes be transmitted even if a condom is on and there are no sores present? And what about warts? Can you be protected with a condom... Read more »

Prevention and case management jobs

Posted by Anonymous

BLACKS EDUCATING BLACKS ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH ISSUES(BEBASHI) HAS THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF CASE MANAGEMENT-FULL TIME
Provide supervision for Case Managers working with people living with HIV. Maintain a small caseload. MA/MS... Read more »

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