What Does Being Exposed To Herpes Mean

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When exposed to HIV you are exposed HEP also?

Posted by Anonymous

I heard this is true because most people with HIV are coinfected with Hep. This means that the window period is at least 6 months, right? Anyway, if you have more questions go to www.aidsmeds.com and FEAR of HIV forum. Ask them the window period fo... Read more »

Ex has intentionally exposed himself

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a female and my exBF (we remain friends) has intentionally exposed himself 2 months ago. He did the mail in test today. I am very upset and angry and worried, but most of all he needs help, both physical and mental. Is there anything I can... Read more »

Anonymous Basher Exposed!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

A handjob from his girlfriend, and the anonymous basher (calling himself Gerd lately) finally has his exposure exposed! Now we know why he treated everyone so mean, he had a zero risk!

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Exposed

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I believe I was exposed to the Virus on Feb 7th. Had all the flu like symptoms, and still have not recovered. Still have the body pains, weight loss and coated tongue. I had the RNA PCR ultrasensitive <50 result was not detected. Tested for... Read more »

the method of exposing the immune system .....

Posted by Anonymous

8-14-97 The method of exposing the immune system to parts of HIV
in advanced evolved forms can be made more effective if the
immune system is prepard in advance for this treatment. People
with HIV infection receive some of this preparation but the... Read more »

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Herpes and HIV (Recurrent Herpes Outbreaks)

I contracted herpes approx. 4-5 months ago and I've had recurrent outbreaks ever since. They heal within 1-2 weeks, but I get another one right away. The only time I seem to be somewhat free of the herpes is during my period. I was tested...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Faith,Thank you for your question. It is unlikely that your frequent herpes outbreaks are HIV related. This is because:1) There is no evidence thus far, that you are infected with HIV.2) Recurrent herpes outbreaks associated with HIV do not... Read more »

Is guilt or was I exposed?

Hello Doc. I have been regularly checking your website after developing HIV related anxiety and guilt from a single protected encounter in a massage parlor. I really appreciate what you do and admire your dedication to help others. Here is my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I would agree with the state health department on this one.A very low antibody titer can persist even after syphilis has been appropriately treated and the patient cured.Certainly guilt is playing a major role. I'd suggest you level with... Read more »

I think I have been exposed!

I am pretty sure that I have been exposed to MRSA. What is that and how would I know if I have been infected?...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

MRSA is a resistant bacteria that is often carried on the skin. Even if you were in contact with someone who had it, you may not have become colonized with it. The way we most often test for colonization is by doing a culture of your nasal lining.... Read more »

semen exposed to air

About how long does the virus live after being exposed to the air? Is is safe to orally consume semen after it has been ejaculated?...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The length of virus survival when exposed to the environment will vary depending on multiple factors that are impossible to predict for every situation. What we do know is that HIV does not survive long when exposed to the environment (see <a... Read more »

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STDs Increase HIV Risk if Exposed

People with chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis are at an increased risk for HIV infection if they are exposed to the virus, findings from Dutch researchers show. Teunis B.H. Geijtenbeek and colleagues at Amsterdam's VU University... Read more »

Post-Exposure Prevention

There has been growing interest in the use of Post-Exposure Prevention (PEP) as a means of preventing HIV infection. PEP involves a person beginning anti-HIV therapy within hours of suspected HIV exposure, with a goal of blocking the establishment... Read more »

The Dude Who Exposed Me to HIV Speaks, Part Two

Read Part One of this blog entry. In this finale of the two-part series "Dude Who Exposed Me to HIV Speaks," I, humbly, feature the thoughts and feelings of the guy who unknowingly exposed me to HIV on December 18, 2011. Originally, the second... Read more »

Deadly New TB Strains Expose the Need for New Drugs, Diagnostics

This week, global TB experts are meeting to discuss how to combat a deadly new strain of tuberculosis, extremely drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB). On Monday, doctors, scientists, and public health specialists met in Paris to address the urgent need for... Read more »

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