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Expert: Terry B - 8/28/2007


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if i wanted to bore a child with a women what are the odds of cathing hiv-aids

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Dear Hash:

Peace.  Unprotected intercourse is a risk if your partner or you are infected with HIV, as it is transmitted by means of blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. The "odds" of you becoming infected are impossible to calculate as they would vary based on her viral load.  I would recommend that you and your partner be tested for HIV prior to attempting conception - if you are seeking to conceive a child, there are ways in which your sperm could be used without risk to you; treatment options also exist which would almost eliminate the chances of the virus being passed to your child.

I hope this helps.

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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