Treatment For Laceration In Vaginal Opening

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Very deep lacerations

Dear Dr. Bob,I have read your responses about hiv infection from fingernails scratches. My situation is similar but much more involved. I had and argument with a friend who is hiv positive. the top of my body was bare. Unexpectedly, she pounced on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your girlfriend "pounced" on you and used her very long fingernails to tear through your flesh causing "very deep lacerations." In addition she was trying to bite you??? Hmmm . . . who the hell are you dating, a female... Read more »

re: Open Cut From BDSM Play FREAKING OUT (donated $100)

Dr. Bob.I just saw you answered my question tonight (4/2)! Thank You very much Sir. I am VERY... Read more »

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FRESH Open Cut & Under Fingernails

First, thank you for this kind and helpful service... I was truly surprised that many others had... Read more »

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Hiv transmission through contact of vaginal fluid with an open wound?

Posted by neibet, 1 Reply

What is the risk of HIV transmission through the exposure of an open wound to vaginal secretions.
Assuming i am having a back massage and i have an open injury on my back and the masseuse was sitting naked in my back with her vagina in direct... Read more »

Open cut Vs. Vaginal Fluids

Posted by luisferreira, 1 Reply

Hi,

Some weeks ago and few hours before having protected sex
with a sex worker, I did shave my scrotum and had a one small bleeding cut
Is it possible to get infected from her vagina fluids if they did reach my cut, which I am sure it did happen? What... Read more »

open mouth kiss

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

can this be a new risk? i thought kissing was safe, but a woman at CDC said my mouth is just like my vagina (how'd she know?) and that this risk is REAL. local testing site said no need to test based on no risk. anyone? what's your take on french... Read more »

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Because i believe everyone has a right to all information. And that i believe that scientists and doctors are human...and fallable. And because all information allows you to make informed choices about your life and health...good luck.

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