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Expert: Terry B - 11/24/2008


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hi, i recently had unprotected sex with a person i dont know to well but my brother has been a freind of her family for a while. she isnt a prostitute and doesnt do drugs seems "clean" but i am kind of a nervous person and feel like i always have something. its now been two days and i feel an itchy feeling on my pee hole but could be because its wet from peeing and its cold which may irritate it a bit. i dont care if i get an STD(rather not) as long as it is curable, not AIDS. so please give me your input as what i should do.

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Dear Peter:

Peace.  I would go to your doctor or a clinic and be tested.  Some sexually transmitted diseases can damage your reproductive abilities permanently; others can infect you for life and put your loved ones at risk someday.  Please, get checked out, and protect yourself and your partners in the future.

Best to you and yours,

Terry

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Terry B

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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

Experience

Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA

Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"

Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway

Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction

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