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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

CAN I GIVE MYSELF AN STD (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF AN STD BY MASTURBATION, 2008)

I am 22 years old. I have been masturbating since the age of 13. I never had sex with anyone. Could I have contracted HIV? Is is possible to get HIV through masturbating when i have small cut or wound on my penis...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,And yet another QTND (question that never dies) arises tonight! Hmm . . . must be a full moon out there or something.See below Mr. Sticky Fingers.Dr. Bobunwashed clothes (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF AN STD BY MASTURBATION)Apr 20, 2008 what will... Read more »

STD symptoms very scared.

HEy Doctor Horwath,I am curious do any other stds cause the same symptoms that HIV causes i.e. flue like symptoms etc, If so which ones cause them.Thank you...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

STD's do not usually cause flu-like symptoms. The symptoms of primary infection with syphillis, gonorrhea, and most STD's are primarily in the genital area, although some of the symptoms of syphillis (eg. skin rash) may become more... Read more »

std y seroconversion

estimado doctor:Es cierto que otras std como hepatitis y gonorrea retrasan la seroconversion a vih+?Yo tuve una std llamada mycoplasma genitalium (no my comun por cierto) la cual no trate hasta que tuve fuertes dolores en los testiculos y pene.Mi...

Response from Jorge Santana Bagur, M.D.

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Entiendo que esto no ocurre como usted seala, ya que usualmente la infeccin que se manifiesta es la de mayor exposicin y sntomas agudos. En su caso entiendo que el repetirse la prueba, los resultados despus de 6 meses son confiables.... Read more »

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STD PERSISTENCE

Posted by Anonymous

If you contracted STD's such as Chlamydia, Gonnorea, how long do they persist for during an outbreak? And they say it causes penis pain, well, does that mean the penis hurts every minute? or just once in a while.

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STD to HIV?

Posted by Anonymous

I was just wondering about the percentage on having an STD --how bad is the chance of being HIV+?? I'm worried cause i had chlamydia and took the medication to make me all better...but is it for sure about curing me? And also...i read that i had a... Read more »

STD

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Just a general question here, hope someone can help. If a person were to have a history of STDs, yet used a condom during sex, are they at risk for contracting HIV? Thanks any any replies.

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STD

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question that i need an answer to. My ex-boyfriend just called me and told me that he had an infection in his balls. He said they were burning and they hurt really bad. He said that the doctor said the ONLY way he could have contracted... Read more »

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