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Defining Transgender HIV Prevalence in the Transgender Population HIV Risk Among Transgenders Transgender Health and Hormone Therapy Sex Reassignment Surgery and HIV Optimizing Health Care Conclusion Selected Sources Transgender persons illuminate the complex interplay of social and biological factors that determine gender identity (an individual's own sense of maleness or femaleness) and contribute to both HIV risk and HIV...

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Why is the prevalance of HIV increasing among the young and gay populations?

Hi Dr. Bob,I just saw this really troubling article on Yahoo News and thought you might have some feedback on it. In particular, it's really troubling that the rate of HIV infection among youth and gay men has increased so significantly over...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a highly complex issue and I could write a thesis on all the factors potentially contributing to these epidemiological trends. They would include such disparate issues as biology, sociology, politics, religion, perception, funding... Read more »

SO SCARED about HIV-only 15-at the point of severe depression!

i am 15 and 5 weeks ago i had drunken protected sex with a 14 yr old virgin (i dint know her very well). I am worried because i have now got genital herpes and i have remembered that i 'fingered' her with a cut finger (done an hour...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Most of the symptoms you describe do not occur so soon after an exposure. This is an excellent time to be tested, and being tested is the only way to resolve your concerns.... Read more »

Everything pointing to HIV #2

Dr. Bob,Im not just experiencing neck discomfort. The discomfort is also happening around my ears, collarbone area, head, and shoulders constantly. Im having a hard time believing its just anxiety. I have had anxiety before and never felt this way....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You report: "I'm having a hard time believing it's just anxiety." Just because you're having a hard time believing your problem is anxiety related doesn't mean it is not anxiety related! Your protracted symptoms are... Read more »

Everything pointing to HIV #2

Dr. Bob,I know I should get tested. The reason I havnt yet is because I know when I test and Im positive I dont know how I will tell my husband or family. I will have no friends. My life will pretty much be over. The only thing I will have left is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Since your HIV-acquisition risk is low and you haven't even gotten tested yet, don't you think your fears about how to tell your husband and family that you are HIV-infected are a bit premature? Even with a worse case scenario, which I... Read more »

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So is hiv from surface cut to cut more theoretical than what really happens?

Posted by AZT, 1 Reply

I've also found a doc who thinks that hiv is possible from deep tissuse wounds and not surface wounds?

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/Open-cut---blood-transmission-/show/1173000
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/Hiv-RIsk-from-Cut... Read more »

HIV 2 Prevalence

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV 2 prevalence
Posted: Nov 17, 2001

DR.Holodniy,

Is there an actual number of individuals to infected with HIV2 in the United States ? I did a home access test and it does not test for this is this something that if your doing an HIV test you... Read more »

An unfortunate point in my HIV+ life

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

As of the 1st of the year, I lost my ADAP (due to holding a good job) and I won't qualify for work's insurance. Topping that, the next day I was sevred and now sued for the third time for incompetent medical billing in the thousands of dollars (ha,... Read more »

Am I at risk? Open cuts on hands...

Posted by Gka978, 2 Replies

First, I'm sorry if this seems like a trivial question. My next step will be addressing anxiety issues

I have two scratches/cuts on my right hand, both from a new kitten who thinks my hand is a toy. I shook hands with someone who could be considered... Read more »

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