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Expert: Terry B - 9/2/2007


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Hi Terry!I performed oral sex on a guy (I´m male as well) only once and he did not ejaculate in my mouth. Later, some friends told me he could be HIV positive but he did not confirm that issue. I got worried and lost. I had 2 ELISAS (3rd generation) done, the first one at 84 days mark and the other one at 94 days mark from the risky episode, both negative. I´m from Brazil and tests here in São Paulo are very reliable. Regarding my specific exposure, do I have to be tested once again at 6 months? CDC says that people who have been in a "considerable" contact with a known positive person should be tested at 6 months.Do I fit in this situation? Thank you and congratulations! God bless you!

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Dear Ale:

Peace.  I would presume that you were not infected due to the results from your previous tests; the six month mark is the optimal date to capture as close to all possible positives including persons with immune anomalies.  If it gives you greater peace of mind, go ahead and be tested.  I am familiar with the Infectious Disease Society of Brazil and some of your wonderful providers and programs; you are the one who deserves congratulations.

Peace and good health,

Terry

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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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