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Older Women: At Risk for HIV Infection

Table of Contents Introduction Older Women: An Overlooked Group What to Do? Older Women Living With HIV Introduction In the US, HIV began mostly as a disease of young men. Today, however, theepidemic affects both women and men of all ages, including older women (age 50and over). While 50 may not seem "old," it is often the age currently used byorganizations that keep track of health-related statistics (e.g., the US Centersfor...

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HIV Risk Post Mortem (RISK OF HIV FROM CORPSE OR CADAVER)

I am an embalmer at a local funeral home and yesterday I was exposed to the blood of a person who is HIV positive. The person had spent approximately 2 days at the Medical Examiner's and was refrigerated to a temperature of roughly 35F-40F. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent. HIV cannot permeate intact skin. Plus, the guy had been on ice for two days!See below for other cadaver questions. (By the way, Six Feet Under was one of my all-time favorite television... Read more »

Risk for UAI Top (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

So I have a quick question: basically I ended up having sex with a man in his apartment. We went to his place and began to fool around. After mutual oral sex (without ejaculation), I placed my penis into his anus for about 6 seconds (both of which...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,My most important comment would be that unprotected anal sex is risky business, even for a top who doesn't thrust! That your exposure was brief decreases your risk somewhat. HIV testing is definitely warranted. See below.Dr. BobRe: risk... Read more »

HIV risk and testing "low risk activities with hiv+ person"

I am writing because I am in a relationship with an HIV + male. We dated for 2 months before he told me about his condition and during that period of time we practiced low risk sexual activities (oral sex). I now tested with a third generation elisa...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There are many ways for "magnetic couples" to be happy, healthy, and sexually active together. However, all of this takes open and honest communication between partners.In terms of testing, a test at 6 weeks will... Read more »

Low Risk HIV is the same as HIV Negative?

Hello Dr. Cordova:I just want to know if the 'Low Risk' of HIV is the same as HIV Nonreactive (Negative). If I had an unprotected oral sex with 2 homosexual men (non-group sex), will there be a possibility that I become an HIV Positive...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:When we talk about risk, we talk about the possibility of something happening. When we talk about being positive or negative, that is about whether or not it actually happened. In the scenario you described, we know that oral sex is... Read more »

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Is this a HUGE risk for HIV infection

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Receptive anal intercourse that consisted of a couple of entries in and out and without ejacuation? Read more »

just HOW low is the risk of HIV from oral sex?

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I have read on the other forums from the doctors and experts replies have said countless number of times that the risk of HIV from unprotected oral sex is extremely, extremely low. And am wondering just how exactly low the risk is? I have asked... Read more »

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