What Organism Is Responsible For The Transmission Of Syphilis

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Syphilis and HIV (SYPHILIS 2011)

I recently submitted a question regarding syphilis and HIV and you were very brief in your response, indicating that you were confused about my question. Without regard to your opinion about my safe sex practices, the question I was asking was how...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thanks for clarifying your question. If you've been completely faithful to your partner for the last two years and recently tested positive for syphilis, you either have had syphilis for quite some time or you contracted it from your... Read more »

Treatment for syphilis (SYPHILIS)

Dear Dr Bob,I was recently diagnosed with HIV on 22nd Feb 08. After a few blood tests, my HIV specialist informed me that I have also contracted syphilis.I was told that I need to redo a CD4 count again to confirm further treatment for syphilis....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello JC,The interaction of HIV disease and syphilis is complex, to say the least. Without a much more detailed history, review of your laboratory studies and the benefit of a physical examination, it will be difficult for me to provide very... Read more »

transmission through blood to sex Organ.

Is it possible that Hiv virus can be Transmitted through mosquito blood to our sex organs (Penis or Vagina)?...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

There is no evidence that HIV can be transmitted to a person through a mosquito. Please see my response to "Mosquitoes" for more information on your question... Read more »

syphilis

how does syphilis spreads? and what are t he effects as an adult?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below.Dr. BobSyphilis worries... Aug 17, 2010Dear Dr BobHow long should it take for symptoms of syphilis to go after a course of penilcilin has been administered to an HIV positive patient with syphilis as well? I'm a sex addict and have... Read more »

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3 calls to CDC, 3 diff responses - please help!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I received protected oral from a high risk individual. I know that since I used a condom, that would be considered an extremely low-risk activity. But in the process, the individual extensively licked an area where I had shaved... Read more »

Syphilis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi Guys,

I have a question: If I would have been infected with syphilis about FOUR YEARS ago, would I have noticed by now? I do remember having a small pimple-like thing near my penis. It was a small pimple, it was quite sensitive and sometimes it... Read more »

organ donor had hiv in window period

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Home / News / Nation
4 patients get HIV from organ donor
Email|Print| Text size + By Lindsey Tanner
AP Medical Writer / November 13, 2007
CHICAGO --A troubling case in which a high-risk organ donor infected four patients with the AIDS virus and... Read more »

hiv transmission w/o vaginal intercourse

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone know what the possibility is that one could get HIV if the penis never actually entered the Vagina, but had precum and was placed near the labia and clitoris?

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