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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 Centersfor...

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Am I at risk for HIV infection?

My sister is evil, that said, she put my ex's urine or vaginal fluid on my cat. I unsuspectedly closed lipped kissed the cat seconds or minutes later. This happened on the 22. I feel sick, but I was a feeling a little ill before this happened,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Are you at risk for HIV infection? No. However, you are indeed at risk for being the most gullible person in the galaxy. By the way, does your evil sister resemble Bette Davis circa "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane"??? If so, do be... Read more »

Risk of HIV infection from blood test

I went for a blood test at a pathology lab upon recommendation by a doctor. My concern is that I am not sure if the person taking my blood used the right procedures and hence put me at risk for HIV infection. I am however absolutely sure that she...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No, the HIV virus cannot be picked up by the needle from the plastic surface and introduced into your blood.... Read more »

Risk of HIV infection from breeding while being a top.

Hi. I know this is rather blunt, but I can't seem to get a straight answer from the medical pro's I've asked. My situation is kind of odd. I am a 47 y.o. gay man who has been in long term relationships since my mid 20's. I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello AJK,Top or bottom, unprotected anal sex is risky behavior; very risky. The CDC's estimated per-act risk for acquiring HIV from unprotected insertive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV infected is 6.5 per 10,000 exposures. This is... Read more »

risk of HIV infection from

tonight I engaged in mutual masturbation with another guy. We were naked and he fingered me while I masturbated him, but he grabbed his penis as he was coming and thrust it against the crack of my ass (though not inside vertically. I was kneeling...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Post-exposure prophylaxis would not be recommended for the minimal risk exposure you describe.If you remain worried, get an HIV-antibody test at the three-month mark to calm your fears. It will undoubtedly be negative, but I'll send my best... Read more »

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Is this a HUGE risk for HIV infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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

Risks of HIV Infection

Posted by chrisenquist, 2 Replies

Few days ago, I had protected sex with a sex worker at Thailand. I used condoms but I have few doubts on the condom usage with regards to Risks of HIV Infection
1st: What are the risks of infection if the condom slips off during withdrawl
2nd: I still... Read more »

Risk of HIV infection from nail salon?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I've frequented the same nail salon from summer of 2002 until winter of 2005. It's somewhat clean, with the pedicure tubs being washed after each use, but they don't regularly sterilize the clippers or electrical buffer/filer cylinders after each... Read more »

hiv infection risk PLEASE help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

ok a few hours ago i had a bleeding bit at the skin on the bottomcorner of my index finger so i went and got a bandaid.

i had just washed the cut and tryed to put the bandaid over it the first time but didnt manage. i then looked again and there was... Read more »

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