Touching Broken Skin Should I Get Test For AIDS

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Re: Infection via broken skin

I would like to thank you for your reply dated Feb 9, 2005. I have done a STD test and the results are as follows:HIV Non- Reactive (hoo-woo)Anti HCV Non-ReactiveCandida Antibody...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Broken Skin and Heart,Welcome back to the Forum! First off, congratulations on your negative HIV tests. WOO-HOO! I was delighted you finally got tested and received this excellent news!Now on to your current questions:0.Yes, your HIV test... Read more »

broken skin and broken skin!!!

have broken lips and it bleed in winter now days..in that time i used the bottle to drink water... Read more »

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broken skin (HUMAN BITE 2010)

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Fingering with broken skin

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of getting hiv from fingering the vagina and anus if you have broken skin on your finger?

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Precum to broken skin

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I see the insertive anal and vaginal rates are under 3% with a confirmed HIV+ partner, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me the tranmission estimates for presemen rubbed into a possibly open wound. Thanks. Read more »

BROKEN CONDOM/need help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Sorry, my english is not so good. I need some answers. I when to see a prositute house with friends to hang out with no intention to have sex. Pursure suck! She gave me oral sex with a condom and later had vargianl intercourse. The next thing I know... Read more »

Broken-

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I got hiv 12 years ago from getting drunk and sleeping with a girl that I did not know.

I always tested negative even in pcr tests.

I did not do anyting to put me at risk after that.

My gums always bled when I brushed my teeth and my dad filled the... Read more »

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