AboutTerry B Expertise 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
Question Does the HIV virus contain in the underware especially of a female?
Answer Dear Liz:
Peace. HIV can be transmitted in sufficient amounts to infect through semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. It is not the garment but the fluids that put you at risk.
At www.avert.org you can find multiple language options to learn about HIV/AIDS and how it is transmitted; if this is not sufficient, please view www.unaids.org and read almost anything about which you have questions.
The more you know, the better able you are to avoid infection, and protect your partners from risk. You'll also better understand what is a real risk and what is not.
