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Expert: Terry B - 8/17/2009


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i had an unprotected blow job from a prostitute about a week ago. and i am not sure that my wound on my penis have healed . now at times i get burning feeling on my hands lasting for few seconds and also a pimple like stuff on the back of my neck. are these symptoms that i have contracted hiv ?

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Dear Javier:

Peace.  It's unlikely that you contracted HIV from what you describe as HIV is transmitted by means of blood, semen, and vaginal secretions (and sometimes breast milk) but you may have another infection of some sort.  I would strongly recommend you visit your doctor and explain your symptoms.  The tests available might show a treatable infection for which medication can reduce or eliminate the damage to your health.

For more information on how to reduce your risk, please visit www.avert.org.

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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