What Are My Chances Of Having Hiv

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Most HIV-Positive MSM Practice Abstinence, Condom Use or Monogamy to Reduce Chances of HIV Transmission, Study Says

Most HIV-positive men who have sex with men in the United States are taking precautionary measures to avoid transmitting the virus to their partners, according to a study published on Thursday in the CDC 's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ,... Read more »

HIV Retreats: A Chance for People With HIV to Kick Back, Find Peace, Get Educated and Connect

Let's face it, HIV is still a very stigmatized disease. But there are some amazing retreats you can go to with other positive people. Some of the options are free, some expensive. Some are carefree holidays. Others are more educational. You can find... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New York: Seeing Chance to End Spread of HIV, City's Health Chief Pushes Earlier Drug Treatment

Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley is recommending that New York City doctors begin treating HIV as soon as a patient is diagnosed with the infection. This change in city policy is being driven by new research showing that early treatment leads... Read more »

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my chances of HIV...more

I recently posted about what I did with another man and that I have my HIV test soon.I forgot to say there was precum and that I am not circumcised. Additionally the man put his finger into my anus but only for 20 secs maximum.I feel really stupid...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Back again so soon?!? The new information does not change my risk assessment or advice. Why all the guilt? Sex is supposed to be fun, not anxiety provoking. What do your folks have to do with this? OK, sure, they may not approve of your sexual... Read more »

Hepetitis b positive what are the chances I have HIV?

Hello, about a year ago I had contracted chronic/active hepetitis b, I was given and HIV test while I was in the hospital, and the they had never contacted me with the results, if they didn't does that mean I was negative?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No you will need to follow up on this.... Read more »

chances of hiv infection

This is a reverse question of one that was previously asked by someone to you on May 6, 1999. My husband is hiv negative, gets tested every yr due to job and I have never been tested. We've been together in a monogamous relationship for 4...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

From that history, I think you are safe. I assume you were not tested during a prenatal visit.MH... Read more »

Chances of HIV Transmission via Lukewarm Jaccuzi

How likely am I to have been infected with HIV if I had an open cut on my foot while in a public lukewarm Jaccuzi?Can HIV survive in any water (hot or cold) and thus be transmitted?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk would be nonexistent, whether the Jacuzzi was steaming hot, icy cold or somewhere in between.Dr. Bob... Read more »

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Chances of HIV infection

Posted by BrianJW, 1 Reply

I was obviously not very responsible in a recent sexual encounter and need advise on my chances of HIV infection. It was a routine encounter in a bar that ended in unprotected oral and vaginal sex (no anal). She seemed to be in a low risk group... Read more »

chances of HIV transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everyone, i was wondering what are the chances of contracting the HIV virus having unprotected sex with someone who has it? for example, i don't understand how magic johnson have the virus and cookie (the wife) who became pregnant doesn't have... Read more »

Chance for HIV ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Got a lap dance from a stripper the other night and she was grinding her exposed vagina on my crotch. I think my penis was exposed for a short time. No penetration or anything ... Should I get tested ? Read more »

What are my chances of having hiv if i............

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

48 hours ago i had unprotected sexual intercourse with a woman i believe to have hiv. I came to this conclusion yesterday after a conversation i had with her after fooling around (oral sex only) with her. Last night i was thinking about the possible... Read more »

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