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QUESTION: hi i was wondering if having sex with and infected person in sea water could infect the other person as well. if the persons had sex for about 5 minutes.
ANSWER: Having unprotected sex ANYWHERE can lead to infection if one of the parties is HIV positive.
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QUESTION: hi how long do a person have to wait to start seeings signs or syntoms and how long do a person have to wait to take a test to see if he/she is HIV positive?
HIV symptoms usually take years to develop. There is a 1-3 month window period with the HIV antibody test meaning that you could receive a false negative if you test within that time frame. It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after any possibly exposure to test.
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Kristen Brannock, MPH
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.
Experience
I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college.
I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.
Education/Credentials
Master of Public Health
Health Behavior and Health Education
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
(formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)
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