Too Scared To Get Tested After Mosquitoes Bit Me

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Test Results Tomorrow, A bit Scared

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello. I am picking up post 6 month test results tomorrow. I am a bit scared because I clearly remember having very unusual symptoms more than 6 months ago. Following a low risk exposure, within the next week, about 5 days to be exact, I got a... Read more »

mosquito bites??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I heard mosquitoes can't transmit hiv, and I hope its true. Because I was definitely bitten by the same one as an hiv+ person. We were in a small room and there was only one mosquito in there and it bit both of us within about 1 minute. I am scared,... Read more »

A bit scared - please be kind

Posted by Pos_in_Thailand, 3 Replies

Hi... I haven't been online in a couple weeks because I've been busy, and now I've been hit with something that has me worried. I would like to hear any ideas or experiences others have had.

Starting a couple weeks ago, I haven't been feeling my... Read more »

a bit apprehensive but trying not to stress..

Posted by eleniel, 9 Replies

So tomorrow I get the results back from the last set of labs I had done. So far the numbers haven't been following a very pleasant pattern and I'm a bit afraid to see these results.. (CD4 drop of approx. 400 points last time).
But I also realize that... Read more »

a bit scared

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Five weeks have gone now since a man fingered my back side (couldnt think of a better way to put it!), what are my chances of being infected, getting a bit nervous

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Eye as a mode of transmission? (MOSQUITOS, 2010)

Hi Dr. Frascino,I hope you're doing well! I think you're AWESOME!It's summer and as expected, I'm sure you'll be overwhelmed with mosquito related questions; so I apologize in advance.Most of the mosquito transmission...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Here we go again, the ultimate QTND (question that never dies) rises to life once again! (See below.) Just to anticipate other questions about mosquitos with inept flying skills, let's set the record straight. Whether the mosquito flies into... Read more »

HIV Transmission (MOSQUITOS, 2011)

Recently I've been wondering about the transmission of HIV and Mosquito. Can HIV be transmitted through a Mosquito that has been squashed with blood remaining?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,And the most famous QTND (question that never dies) arises once again! See below.Dr. BobEye as a mode of transmission? (MOSQUITOS, 2010) Jul 10, 2010Hi Dr. Frascino,I hope you're doing well! I think you're AWESOME!It's summer and... Read more »

bit scared

I had a test after 4 months of being with anyone bar my bf. It came back inconclusive. The doctor said to take a retest after 2 weeks which came back negative for viral load, p24 and antibodies. As I had left 4 months they said it was fineIs there...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey British Lass,An "inconclusive" test followed by negative antibody, p24 antigen and viral load tests means you are conclusively and definitively negative. No, you are not seroconverting. No additional HIV testing is warranted, necessary... Read more »

update to bit scared

Hey there bobJust a quick note to you, a year on from my inconclusive test, which then was resolved to me being negative.Im doing ok now, still with my stud puppy and still being safe! I still read your forum and find it enlightening, particularily...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi British Lass,Thanks for the update. I'm delighted to hear you are going to volunteer at an HIV care center. I'm sure you'll find the experience rewarding. Please do inform those you work with that this site is available and ready... Read more »

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