Testing Negative After Blood In Food

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Is anal sex ok if both parties have been tested and negative? (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES)

Me and my girlfriend wanted to try anal sex but didn't know what the risks are. We both have been tested and both have tested negative. Also we are in an exclusive relationship and only had sex with each other. We are each others 1st....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are wondering if two folks who are HIV negative, have no other STDs and are in an exclusive/monogamous relationship would be at risk if they had anal sex. They certainly would not be at risk for STDs, including HIV. These illnesses are... Read more »

can food make you test a false-negative?

Doc Bob,firstly, you are incredible.Secondly, my story: I live in Brazil and curretly date a girl... Read more »

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Can you catch Hiv from Blood on food?

Please do not make fun of me I am not kidding with this qoestion. I am very afraid of germs, I go... Read more »

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just tested negative

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just want to share my expierence with you people out there who are scared. About 3 weeks ago i got food poisoning and went to the hospital...they ran some blood work and it came back that all my blood cells(red, white and platlets) were very low. ... Read more »

Your WB test is negative at this point (nearly 50

Posted by nomoreworry4me

Your WB test is negative at this point (nearly 50 days; less than 2 months). It is most likely that you are un-infected. However, as a possibility of still 5-10% chance, it is worthwhile to not donate blood for 6 months post exposure. A negative WB... Read more »

I just tested positive that I'm 100% negative...

Posted by ItsAllGood, 1 Reply

The results are in and I'm n-n-n-negative at 8 weeks for antibodies and PCR live virus tests! Doctor says it is conclusive because of the PCRDNA! My risk was low to begin with but I was worried for a long time. I feel like I have my life back! ... Read more »

My test came back negative

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hey casie my test came back negative.....howevger I'm still going to test again in DEC. just to be safe.its been like 3 months since possible exposure with a female that passed cylmidia to me i'm cured of that thanks to be to god. well hope it all... Read more »

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