Why Is A Red Ribbon Worn For Hiv

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Exclusion of Family Planning, HIV Prevention From Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Partnership Is "Counter-Intuitive"

In this Huffington Post opinion piece , Serra Sippel, president of the Center for Health and Gender Equity, examines the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which was launched last month by PEPFAR in conjunction with the George W. Bush Institute,... Read more »

Giant Red Ribbons Displayed on Olympic Stadium to Inspire the Response to AIDS in China and Beyond

Beijing -- Chinese AIDS authorities, with the support of UNAIDS, today unveiled three giant red ribbons on the iconic National Stadium -- colloquially known as 'the Bird's Nest' -- to mark World AIDS Day. The display illustrates China's commitment... Read more »

Five Organizations Awarded Red Ribbons for HIV/AIDS Efforts

The United Nations Development Programme on Thursday at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City awarded five organizations from Ghana, India, Iran, Malawi and Mexico with Red Ribbon Awards , recognizing their efforts in fighting... Read more »

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STD from worn Pantyhose and panties sniffing (PANTY PARANOIA) (PANTYHOSE SNIFFING, 2008)

Hi Dr Bob,Can you get STD such as gential warts, herpes from sniffing worn pantyhose / panties? These items has been masturbated on with dry spots on them if you know what I mean.. Also, just recently found that my roomate's sister has gential...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Genital warts or herpes from sniffing worn pantyhose??? "These items has been masturbated on with dry spots on them if you know what I mean."??? Actually, no, I don't know what you mean. Who is masturbating on the dirty... Read more »

Semen on worn shoe!

Probably a silly question, but one that has been giving me some anxiety. While in an adult video store booth I mistakenly stepped in what appeared to be semen on the floor from previous customer. I didn't give it much thought at first, however...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

There is no risk for HIV transmission in your case. In determining your risk, there are two main points to consider:1) Fluids implicated in transmission--blood, semen, and vaginal secretions--came into direct contact with your mucous membranes or... Read more »

Red circle/spot in Banana bought near hiv test centre

Dear Dr. Frascino,This afternoon, I bought some bananas near a hospital which is the HIV test centre of the city I live in. When I peeled off one of the bananas, I found a small red circle with about 2-3 mm in diametre in the pulp.The outside peel...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Michael.So you're worried that folks who test HIV positive "lose moral control" and inject blood into bananas? Dude, tell me you're kidding. Please tell me you're kidding. Because if you're not kidding, I'll... Read more »

Information requested on Red - Dot Test for HIV 1 & 2

Dear Doctor, I am seeking some information on a HIV test called Red Dot HIV 1 & 2 . It is a rapid room temperature test for HIV 1 & 2 antibodies . It is manufactured by Cal Test Diagnostics, Chino , California. The brochure also mentions...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The company had been sent a warning letter from the US FDA about the performance of this assay. Buyer beware as to the validity of the results.... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Red Ribbon Campaign

Posted by MiracleAlbert

The Red Ribbon Campaign is a work place HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Strategy to raise aggressive awareness about the AIDS Epidemic. As well, it is a Charity Fundraiser geared towards raising funds for our Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Service... Read more »

Need HIV Awareness wristbands and ribbons

Posted by Anonymous

I am volunteering to help people in my village in Africa to acknowledge the destruction of AIDS. There is a lot of denial, even when loved ones die of AIDS, as no one wants to talk about it. Hoever, we believe having people who have lost relatives,... Read more »

Red Red Wine

Posted by AIDS2HIV, 3 Replies

ok, my recent check up has shown more hurdles my way, which isnt no big deal to me, as far as dealing with them. One of the things is my cholesterol is all out of whack, and with the muscular problems im having im not a candidate for cholesterol... Read more »

red tonsils

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Just a question,
Has anyone ever heard of red tonsils (not necessarily swollen) for months to be a sign of recent hiv infection?

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