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Touching Spit How Long Does It Take To Test Positive For HIV
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HIV in spit?I was at work today and a customer was very heated that I wouldn't allow him to use a credit card that belonged to his wife. We have rules that no one but the card holder can use a credit card... he was unhappy and even looking drunk (happy 4th...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk from Mr. Angry McSpitter is nonexistent. You can read of many similar concerns in the archives of this forum. Have a look.I am concerned that your HIV paranoia may be getting worse. I would suggest you consider getting...
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spitting on penis (SALIVA, 2009)dear doc,i have read your site and you are doing a great job by helping out people in need and i... Read more »uneducated question scared (SPIT)hi Dr Bob.What you do for the people is amazing! My question is weird and i couldnt find anything... Read more »
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Spit and Other "Deadly Weapons"In May of this year, a 42-year-old HIV positive man in Texas who spat at a police officer during an arrest received a cumulative sentence of 35 years by a Dallas court after a jury was convinced that the man had used his saliva as a "deadly weapon."... Read more »
Arrests of HIV-Positive People Continue; CDC Must Act! Sign On!Dear Bonnie, --> Do you know that HIV isn't spread by spitting, and that condoms are an effective HIV prevention tool? Of course you do. But this information seems to be outside the knowledge of many in the legal system across this country,... Read more »
Open Space to Respond to Sentencing of HIV-Positive Man for SpittingOn May 14 Willie Campbell, a person living with HIV, was convicted and sentenced to a 35 year prison term for "harrassment of a public servant" - and spitting on a police officer - in Dallas, Texas. Since the jury determined his saliva to be a... Read more »
This Positive Life: An Interview With HIV Prevention Activist Jose RamirezTable of Contents HIV Diagnosis at 17 From Childhood Trauma to Positive Action Talking About HIV With Family, Friends, Partners and Young People Mixed-Status Couples, Safer Sex and HIV Risk Through the Ages Tip, Tricks and Challenges... Read more »
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Spit dangerous?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I feel this is a stupid question, but a healthcare worker at a local hiv clinic scared me. I have a friend who is hiv+ and recently he spit in my face (accidentily) and it got into my eyes. He's not on any meds. The healthcare worker said that I...
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How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
How long after "symptoms" would you test positive regardless if you have ARS or not.....
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How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
If you actually DO have ARS symptoms, how long after those symptoms would one test positive on an antibody test?And before any of the regulars jump in with the "you cannot judge by symptoms, if you feel you are at risk, get tested"........I think... Read more » Just notified today I tested positive for HIV
Posted by spike, 19 Replies
My health department contacted me, before my doctor today at work. I found out the HIV test I took came back postive.I am so afraid!. I don't want to go to sleep. I know I will discuss this with my personal doctor in the morning. But this first... Read more »
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