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Education: "People Are Afraid to Touch Them"

Oxford University and South African researchers are working on a two-year study of child caregivers in families affected by HIV/AIDS. More than 7,000 people in three South African provinces -- about 6,000 children and 1,500 guardians -- will be... Read more »

"We Feel So Attached to Them": Med Student Overcomes Fear of HIV to Cuddle Children and Touch the Dying in the Slums of India

Prior to starting her second year of medical studies at University of Alberta (UA) this fall, Aisha Khatib is spending this summer working as an HIV/AIDS educator in Pune, India. Khatib is working for the Deep Griha Society in Pune, which is south... Read more »

60 Million Africans Have Been Touched by AIDS, Says UNAIDS Executive Director

Maputo -- By continuing to devastate Africa's economies, communities, and development, HIV/AIDS has undoubtedly become Africa's biggest challenge. "Sixty million Africans have been touched by AIDS in the most immediate way. They are either living... Read more »

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Homesexual man AFRAID of Homesexual men

I am 29 year old homosexual man. Growing up, my parents taught me to fear homosexuality and if I don't then I will go to hell. They also say that God created AIDS because of gay men. So you can understand my fear of my OWN sexuality. I had an...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your parents taught you to fear homosexuality and if you didn't, you would go to hell??? And they informed you God created AIDS because of gay men??? Hmm. Such good Christian folks! I'm sure they meant well, but I'm also sure that... Read more »

Doc recommends starting treatment, but afraid of meds

Hi,I tested positive in April of 1991, and have been healthy since then. Recently my T-cells seemed to drop and viral load is rising. My prior three labs are as follows (most recent listed first): CD4's 326, Viral load 21,840. CD4's...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your question.Your situation is a fairly common one. With declining CD4 cells and rising viral load, I'd have to say that the risk of AIDS complications and disease progression must be increasing for you.With a CD4 cell percentage... Read more »

I've got flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.

Okay, last try. That's the best subject title line I've got and I just made a donation! Reference# ETGEXXXXXXXX***. I was checking out at a grocery store, the cashier cut her hand and there was a smearing of her fresh (less than a minute...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,OK. OK. Don't send the flying monkeys! I give up! I'll answer!Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. Gosh, if HIV were that easy to contract, it would have wiped out the planet (and the merry 'ol land of Oz as well) long ago.... Read more »

Hiv from touching toothbrushing (SNIFFING AND HIV, 2010)

Hello Dr Bob, Need you sincere opinion on what is happened to me.For 3 weeks I work abroad (in UK). I moved with a colleague of mine.(we share the same house, the same bathroom). First of all, I have OCDregarding HIV infection. I keep my personal...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIV from touching a toothbrush handle and sniffing it? WOWZA! Your OCD is OOC (out of control!). Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. Your fears are irrational and unwarranted. I'd suggest you seek counseling (psychotherapy), because,... Read more »

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Hiv Risk? Please help.. I'm afraid

Posted by stupidbill13, 2 Replies

Hello.. I have an Hiv Risk question i was wondering if you could answer.. Okay... I went to a Massage place and got a full body massage.. I did NOT engage in any sexual activity with the "masseuse" But she did proposition me.. so I am worried if she... Read more »

Afraid

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I don't know what to do. I have been in denial for a long time. I have known I had hiv but never got tested until i did an anoymous test. I live in a small town, alone and don't know who to turn to. I am divorced and have two kids. I feel so... Read more »

Alone and Afraid

Posted by AloneintheDark, 8 Replies

I just got my scarlet letter about 10 days ago...I'll never forget the moment I was being told at the clinic of my new status, my eyes refusing to look the clinic worker in the eye...I looked downward..afraid to see the truth in his eyes, this isn't... Read more »

Still Afraid... What Do I Do?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I posted several days ago... one of the MANY questioners about the risk of kissing someone who MAY be HIV+. I have read all of the posts by Dr. Reznick and Mr. Kull and know that the chances of infection are not high.... (contact was not deep or... Read more »

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