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i know drinking and smoking weed doesnot effect hiv test . i just want to know do smoking(cigratte) tobacco afftect hiv blood test

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.You want to know if smoking "cigratte" "afftect" HIV blood test? You need to spend less time smoking and more time spellchecking! Cigarettes will not affect HIV test results; however, they will kill you in a very painful... Read more »

I am scared of testing

How do I make myself get tested? If I get a positive result what's the difference? i'll... Read more »

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D. »

please help doctor hiv scare(d) in Romania

Dear Dr. Frascino,I very much need your professional opinion. I'm far from home (US) and... Read more »

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Australia: Patients to Be Tested After Hospital HIV Scare

Officials at Bundaberg Hospital in southern Queensland are recommending blood tests for 274 people treated between Nov. 6 and 13 at the facility's dental clinic. Authorities discovered that one batch of dental instruments cleaned on Nov. 6 was not... Read more »

Canada: Syringe-Scare Tests Come Back Positive; HIV, Hepatitis Found in Patients, But Not Linked to Problem Procedure

Health officials say there is no evidence that a small number of former patients who tested positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV contracted the infections from syringes improperly reused by health workers at High Prairie Health Complex. The... Read more »

Smoking and Your Health: How to Quit (and Why You Should)

Smoking as a Public Health Issue Health Hazards of Smoking Smoking, HIV, and HAART Benefits of Quitting Kicking the Habit How to Quit A Word About Weight Gain Tools for Quitting Conclusion Smoking Cessation Resources Selected Sources By... Read more »

Dangers of Smoking Greatly Enhanced for HIV-Infected Patients, Study Finds

David Wohl, M.D. You are more likely to convince HIV-infected smokers to use condoms, take HIV meds faithfully and even abstain from their beloved Mountain Dew than do battle with their tobacco addiction. A recently published study from a... Read more »

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i tested positive 3 weeks ago. I'm scared. Help me

Posted by movingon, 3 Replies

Hi all, i must say out of all the junk i have read on the internet , this discussion site has given me the most hope yet, so many thanks. I am a hetrosexual male living in asia , who was single and sexually active for a long time, living the life,... Read more »

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 »

Just took t test..... now extremely scared........

Posted by missing, 3 Replies

To be honest I never thought I will need to do this. I understand how HIV is transmitted so I avoid doing all of those risky act. I only have 1 stable partner for many years, never smoke let a lone doing drug with shared needle.

Nevertheless. I... Read more »

scared

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have 4 days to go before testing (8th week Eliza). I'm scared, even though I convince myself that I'll be alright. I have given up smoking a long time ago, but I bought a packet today and smoked a few sticks. I'm passing my time watching mindless... Read more »

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