Which Std Is Closely Associated With Hiv

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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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STD/HIV (QTND: HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)

Yes, my name is Marklyn and after viewing this site & looking around i couldn't seem to find my answer if full so I figure i would write you Dr. Robert. I just wanted to ask a couple questions, 1. Can two people who DON'T have ANY...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Marklyn,Apparently you didn't look very hard! See below for a small sampling of what is in the archives.Dr. Bobcan you get hiv/aids if you.. (QTND: HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2008)Jun 2, 2008 me and my partner have been... Read more »

STD and hiv= increased risk hiv transmission?

Hi doc. Mark.There is a lot to read about the theorie (fact?) that when somebody has a std with inflammation AND the same person has a hiv-infection, there is much more hiv present in the genital-fluids.1. Correct?2. How much hiv-virus (RNA) will...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Genital fluids have infectious HIV in them, and in general have somewhat lower levels in them then blood. However, if there is significant inflammation associated with an STD, the amount of HIV can increase dramatically, both as free virus and cell... Read more »

Is hidradenitis suppurativa associated with HIV?

sorry for the massacre in spelling. I just wanted to clear something I read that you wrote up. You stated that this condition had to do with seat glands closing Is this a problem that the general population can get, or HIV specific. Along with many...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Hidradenitis suppurativa can affect HIV-s and HIV+s; it isn't specifically associated with HIV. This condition can cause armpit pain, as can swollen lymph nodes in the area. However these two problems can be distinguished by examination.... Read more »

Can you get STD or HIV through love doll

I had bought a love doll on ebay. It was advertised new and till today he sell them and many people buy them each day. However out of 2500 feedback 10 have said the package was slightly open and i noticed that package had a slight hole in it. The...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Two thousand five hundred folks sent in feedback about their love-doll purchases? Wow, that's a whole lotta Blow-Up Bettys! OK, on to your question. I see absolutely no cause for concern. HIV does not survive long outside the body, and... Read more »

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HIV & STD's

Posted by Carrie, 3 Replies

My boyfriend who is poz was just at a dr appointment today because of a large growing lump they think is cancer in his lungs, and they suggested he also get tested for syphilis. He freaked and left the dr without having the tests for the lump or the... Read more »

A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Oh No another STD

Posted by Rick1977, 3 Replies

Hey guys. At the end of my rope here. I have been living with HIV for about a year now and coping relatively well. Three weeks ago I woke up with my first cold sore on my lip. When I went to the doctor, he took a sample, and about a week later I... Read more »

What about other std's?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm just wondering about hiv in relation to other std's. If someone was afraid that they may have been exposed to hiv but contracted no other std's should they be less worried? Is hiv the least common of all the std's? Perhaps people should start... Read more »

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