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Expert: Terry B - 8/24/2010


Question
i had protect sex with sex worker and i used condom(latex).but durring the sex i french kissed her for 30 second and i touched her tongue.(my tongue's skin removed when i was 7 years old becuase of hot tea drinking) know i want to khow can i get hiv from french kisdsing?

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Dear Parham:

Peace.  Unless you were exposed to her blood or vaginal secretions, you are not at significant risk for HIV.  Other Sexually Transmitted Infections can be passed more easily than HIV, however - it would be good to know your health status.

All good things to you, God willing.

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

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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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