White Discharge Could I Have HIV

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Congress Passes New Continuing Resolution; Ryan White, HOPWA And AIDS etc's Included in CR; President Clinton To Sign Department of Defense Authorization Bill -- Servicemembers Face Discharge

Continuing Resolution: Congress has passed a new Continuing Resolution (H.R.2880) which extends FY 96 funding for Ryan White, HOPWA, and the AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETCs), among other programs, through March 15th. As a reminder, the... Read more »

Discharge of HIV Positive Military Possible VA HUD Conferees Appointed

The White House 202-456-1414 US Senate 202-224-3121 US House 202-225-3121 Call today! HIV and the Military House Senate Conferees continue to try to resolve their differences in the FY 1996 Defense Authorization bill. Some staff report that... Read more »

VICTORY !!! FY '96 Appropriations to be Completed Tonight Dornan Military HIV Discharge Provision Repealed

With five months left in FY '96, Congress will complete and the president will sign into law, the FY '96 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3019) tonight. This bill will put into law a number of major victories that in some cases, we have been... Read more »

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VAGINAL DISCHARGE etc....

Hi Doc, Thanks a lot for answering all of my questions, it realy helps me lot....Doc, my wife got lots of white vaginal discharge till today, before she was pregnant she never had this kind of discharges, i know that discharging do occurs during...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Dee,If your wife has a persistent vaginal discharge, she should see her gynecologist and/or HIV doctor. Being HIV positive can increase the likelihood that she could have a vaginal infection.There is no cure for HIV/AIDS. Silver therapy is not... Read more »

viralload discharge

Hi doctor Mark. Can you tell me what is the viralload of discharge of a std in comparisson with blood?And discharge from a NSU?I have been in contact with somebodys precum, the person had an infection of his urethra. I got a burning feeling, but was...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

In general, viral load levels in semen in untreated HIV infected people is about 5-10 times less than that in blood. The levels in semen during an STD have not systematically been evaluated. Although it would seem that levels would be higher given... Read more »

Nasal Discharge: Risky Fluid?

Since every one seems to have a runny nose this time of year, is exposure to nasal discharge or phlegm considered a risky exposure?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. I have not found anything in the medical literature to suggest any realistic risk of HIV transmission through nasal discharge (snot) or phlegm. If these body fluids were to contain blood or white blood cells,... Read more »

Discharge question

Dear Richard,First of all RIP Dr Frascino (Dr Bob) You will never be forgotten :(I would just like to say Thanks in Advance to you for any reply, You guys are really doinga wonderful job here. Just for you to know i'm a 28 year old Male from...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi, John:Yes, Dr. Bob is missed by many. His brand of sass and humor, were only matched by his breadth of knowledge. 1. Discharge would likely indicate an STD. Either Gonorrhea or Non-Gonococcal/non-specific urethritis (NSU).2. Many people show no... Read more »

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white discharge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi all lately me and my 2 cousins have gotten the flu and weve been takeing lots of meds. When i went to the washroom to take a dump i noticed a little white (water colour) discharge before my stuff came out is that normal due to all the meds.

thanks... Read more »

White Tongue & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected oral sex with a woman whose hiv status I am unsure of. It was at the tail end of her period but saw no blood anywhere. We did have intercourse as well but we usd a condom. The following morning I notice a white coating on my... Read more »

how do u diagnost penile discharge?

Posted by team1, 1 Reply

i had a recent urine test that showed no presence of white blood cells -> no bacteria (does this also mean i have no bacteria there? ruling out also NSU/NGU?)

ive tested - for chlam/gonnor.

but i still feel a slight tingling when i urinate. but... Read more »

precum or discharge

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

how to tell if it's precum or a discharge? i've heard some STD have clear discharge, so how to tell? Read more »

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