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Expert: Terry B - 9/21/2006


Question
The girl I french kissed was only young, so I suppose going to faleraki knowing your HIV positive, would be a no no at that age.

Do you think the girl I met could of delibrately cut her gums to pass blood through my mouth. Or would you think if she really wanted to give me aids, she would of tried sleeping with me unprotected?

last question thanks.

kyle

Answer
Dear Kyle:

Peace.  Age has nothing to do with HIV infection.  About 22% of the children born to HIV infected mothers will, without treatment, contract HIV and carry the virus themselves.  In some areas, lack of information about the realities of HIV has led to myths such as sex with a virgin being a 'cure' for AIDS; I visited just such a girl, aged six, who had been infected at age 2 with HIV and Syphilis.  Girls and young women are especially at risk from those who exploit them for sex.

Most HIV infections are passed by people who do not know they are infected.  I sincerely doubt anyone would try to infect another by kissing them.

Have a good life, look into your own STD status, be forewarned an forearmed in your love relationships.  

Blessings on 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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