What Are The Odds Of Getting AIDS From Showering

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Shower guy is back

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there, I'm back with OCD going full swing. After getting my negative at 87 days. To be exact, a day after, I got a rash all over my trunk, arms , hands and some in the thighs which was a fine pink rash which eventually joined together to form one... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

What are the odds/chances of being infected with HIV from a one-time oral sex encounter? I am a male who received oral sex from another male whose status I did not know. That is my ONLY risk. It was something that I was curious about, but after... Read more »

ARE THE ODDS INCORRECT???

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Most of the people, if not all resources, say the chances for getting HIV through insertive vaginal is 5/10000 right??? Well, half of 10000 is 5000, right??? So, realistically speaking, i dont think ANYBODYwould have unprotected sex with a poz or... Read more »

Odds?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Four weeks ago I had unprotected anal intercourse (I was receptive). His HIV status is unknown. Let's assume that he's positive though. I'm not going to go over all the stress I've been going through. The only so-called symptom that I've had has... Read more »

Shower guy moving on

Posted by Anonymous

I just tested once again to put my mind at ease, Well, I thought I was done with 12 weeks but I made a mistake and it was just after 11 but who cares. The odds of being + in that last week is really slim. Just to let you guys know, I had all the... Read more »

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Are showers a risk?

Hi, Mr. Sowadsky! I am a college student, and I was wondering if someonecould get HIV from pubic hairs on the shower walls or vaginal fluid on the shower floor. Also, in theshowers there is a shelf in which people can put their items on, and...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. You would NOT be considered at risk for HIV. The circumstances you describedare considered casual contact. HIV is not transmitted by any form of casualcontact. HIV will only live for several minutes outside the... Read more »

Masterbating in the shower!?!?! HIV!?!

Hello, Im wondering, i been masterbating for a while now and im curious, can you give HIV to yourself and family members if you masterbate in the shower? When i masterbate in the shower i clean the tub after so no spunk is left. i have been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Another QTND (question that never dies) arises! (See below.)Dr. BobHiv (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD BY MASTURBATION, 2010)Aug 4, 2010hello i was masturbating the other day and i came on my boxers. so my boxers were wet,as i was taking... Read more »

playing the odds

Hi Mr. KullIt is worrisome to me and many others that you say if the test is negative at 3 months, HIV is not the person's problem. Isn't it just a little irresponsible to allow people to assume they are totally free of HIV when there...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Thank you for your post. No one should take my words as the final answer. People should ultimately make decisions based on what is right for them. If you think that you are at risk for infection, you should get tested and use condoms with your... Read more »

Odd "side effects"?

1st let me say, yes, I KNOW I am getting older. That said...I have been HIV+ for 8 years and I keep accumulating odd problems that my Dr. never seems to be able to tell me what causes it or how to get rid of it. #1. Major lung problem, soft bleeding...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Hard to say with the details provided. Your HIV status (T-cell counts, HIV level, current treatment) could play a role in some of those symptoms. Usually an experienced HIV specialist-after a thorough examination and history-can sort out the... Read more »

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