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Expert: Terry B - 8/6/2009


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.  

Best to you and yours,

Terry

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Terry 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

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