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About Kristen Brannock, MPH
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Expertise
I can answer any of your questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

Experience
I trained with the Red Cross to be an HIV/AIDS counselor and I am a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service.

Organizations
CARES and trained by the Red Cross
I also have my Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education.

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Questions Answered By Expert Kristen Brannock, MPH
In Category AIDS

Subject	Date Asked

Male Yeast Infection, and the probability of HIV.	10/3/2008
Q: I recently received oral sex for the first time. It was a one night thing, and I think now that I ... A: You would not be contracting HIV-related infections this quickly. It usually takes years for the ...
Am I at any real risk?	9/28/2008
Q: I have been worried sick over this for the past month. 5 weeks ago I slept with someone who gave me ... A: Herpes is transmitted from skin to skin contact- which happens even when a condom is used. HIV is ...
Very Concern and What are My Risk?	9/15/2008
Q: I am so concern and this is what happened. I am not a sexually active person and never had sex ... A: You do not need to have bleeding gums to contract HIV through oral sex, nor is ejaculation ...
So worried it is ruining my life!	9/9/2008
Q: a month ago I hooked up with a guy I do not know that well. We went back to his place and we fooled ... A: Theoretically, anytime infected semen, vaginal fluid, blood and/or breast milk enter another ...
Please assess my risk!	9/8/2008
Q: Please help me, i'm very depress here. I have this encounter last week. I have sex with this escort ... A: I described the ways in which HIV is transmitted and your behavior is not included on the list. I'm ...
I'm really worried.	9/3/2008
Q: Please help. I haven't had sex without condom (after my HIV negative result about 1yr now) until 1 ... A: Not everyone exposed to HIV will get it. It depends on many factors including viral load and the ...
Raped and scared of HIV	8/29/2008
Q: I am a 22 year old straight male who was drugged while at a bar and anally raped. Immediately the ... A: Ok, I hope I can address all of your concerns. The usual symptoms associated with HIV infection ...
help please	8/26/2008
Q: i have 2 questions for u. que1:when is the earliest that i can get a reliable result for HIV test ... A: 1. There is a 1-3 month window period with the HIV antibody test meaning that you need to test at ...
can i be infected	8/25/2008
Q: peace to brother,, recently i got licked by a girl twice at the tip of my penis.(i wasnt ... A: You dont need to have cuts/sores on your penis to be infected- the opening to the penis is an ...
P24 combined with antibody test	8/20/2008
Q: I tested negative at 7-weeks post-esposure for both p24 antigen and hiv antibodies. My ... A: Theoretically, yes there is. Antigens are present early on and antibodies do not develop until ...
HIV/aids	8/18/2008
Q: Ok...1st let me say I really believe I have OCD! Everyday I think of different things that could of ... A: Medical facilities are safe...there is no reason to worry. Once the virus is dead, it is dead. ...
help in assessing my risk	8/17/2008
Q: i would like to know what you think about this risk. i have read so many different responses ... A: The mouth is a mucous membrane and the virus can pass through without the presence of cuts or sores. ...
window period	8/16/2008
Q: I have tested negative after 16 weeks of exposure(sodomy). Can I rely this result? Do I want to test ... A: Unprotected anal sex carries the most risk out of the different sexual acts. The window period is ...
Testing	8/13/2008
Q: ..here's the situation. I slept with someone. Before me, the last person he had slept with was in ... A: Your friend is right. There is a window period for HIV testing. Generally, it takes 1-3 months for ...
toy sex	8/12/2008
Q: I used toy from an adult store. The package looked like it was open before and the toy might have ... A: If there was an exchange of fluid, then yes. Anytime infected semen, vaginal fluid, blood and/or ...
plz help	8/7/2008
Q: i am karan, aged 23 yrs from India. i had sex with a prostitute on 2nd august 2008. while i was ... A: 1. Yes you can get HIV if infected vaginal fluid entered your body (through your penis or another ...
unbelievably worried	7/21/2008
Q: and im begging you to answer as soon as possible,4 months ago i had dry sex (no penetration and no ... A: You can trust your result that you are HIV negative. If you were REALLY exposed to HIV then you ...
clarify me	6/28/2008
Q: i am from india age-23 unmarried. my problem is *at the age of 18 i did homosex ... A: Well, ANY unprotected sex (oral, vaginal and anal) leaves someone at risk for HIV. Unprotected anal ...
HIV transmission and Condoms	6/27/2008
Q: I apologize for the length of this message! 'm gathering information regarding the effectiveness of ... A: Condoms have been proven to protect against pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted ...
HIV Fear	6/23/2008
Q: I had sexual contact with a female one week back, whose HIV Status Unknown , I had put two condoms ... A: Using 2 condoms is LESS protective than using just one because the friction between the two ...
AIDS transimission	6/18/2008
Q: I am a mature (well maybe not after this email is read) male and I recently visited Thailand. I ... A: You can contact your doctor as soon as you get home and ask about testing. Different STIs have ...
HIV test	6/17/2008
Q: I had risky exposure 3 n half week before, (Oral Sex). I have got some symptoms like white tongue, ... A: You need to test 1-3 months after exposure for a definitive result. Testing at 3 weeks is testing ...
Is HIV testing definitive after 3 or 4 months post exposure?	6/13/2008
Q: 3 and 4 months after possible exposure to HIV I had gone for a HIV-1/2 ELISA antibody test. In both ... A: There is a very small number of people who may take up to 6 months to seroconvert, but the vast ...
Testing after six months	6/9/2008
Q: I have read many different answers to this question, but can you clarify? I would like to know what ... A: No, they would not necessarily contact him if his blood was positive. You have to specifically get ...
HIV?	6/5/2008
Q: I recently had protected sex with two sex workers in Singapore. One was from Cambodia, and the ... A: 1. I wouldnt know this...only you know whether you could have done this or not. 2. Breast milk can ...
about early symptoms of HIV...	6/5/2008
Q: I apologize for asking this, but... do I feel like lots of people who claim to have all the ... A: Anyone who has any unusual symptoms, whatever it may be from, should be instructed to see a doctor- ...
Oral Sex	6/2/2008
Q: What are the chances of getting infectecd if I have not took any vaginal fluid during oral sex and i ... A: Vaginal fluid is always involved during oral sex so I would not assume that you did not come in ...
Risk of Infection?	5/25/2008
Q: In my 10th week of pregnancy, my husband and I went to the emergency room for vaginal bleeding. Of ... A: You cannot get HIV from what you described. HIV is passed through fluids- skin to skin contact does ...
Anxious	5/24/2008
Q: I am man living temporarily in US. I am 25 years old. About a week ago I had oral sex with an ... A: Having unprotected oral sex does put you at risk for HIV because infected vaginal fluid can transmit ...
HIV Transmission	5/20/2008
Q: I am very new to sex, i licked the girl in her pussy, but i used condom before complete sex, i ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body. In this case, vaginal fluid ...
Diagnosis	5/15/2008
Q: I am grieving to death due to a deadly mistake i'd done 1 1\2 yr ago. I was 23 then,always thrill ... A: If you took an HIV test 3 months after the incident that was negative, then you are probably HIV ...
Movable condom	5/13/2008
Q: During the sex I was cheking whether my condom is in right position. However after the ejaculation I ... A: What? That doesnt sound like something that typically happens- condoms coming off and then going ...
HIV Transmisson Question	5/12/2008
Q: Being concerned about HIV and other STDs I choose to practice safe sex. Yesterday I mutually ... A: If she wiped herself and then passed it directly to you, then it is conceivable that the towel could ...
hiv contraction	5/9/2008
Q: I recently had sex with a prostitute in Bali, Indonesia. I used a condom but it broke. I only ... A: All I can tell you is that there is a small risk. Anytime infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid ...
HIV Handjob with a fresh cut in testicle skin	4/30/2008
Q: I have a question regarding the HIV transmission and hope you can answer it. Recently I visited a ... A: It is highly unlikely that you would get HIV from what you describe. However, anytime infected ...
Risk of infection, worried about ARS symptoms	4/25/2008
Q: I'd like to thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question. I'm a 18-year-old ... A: You need to see a doctor about your symptoms. All I can tell you is that having unprotected sex ...
HIV test.	4/22/2008
Q: First of all thanks for your time which you spent for everyone needs help . I hope help us for ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you know for sure that they contact you if your blood ...
False positive HIV test	4/13/2008
Q: MY prenatal HIV at 6 weeks came back negative, then when I was routinely checked again at delivery ... A: I don't do HIV testing so I do not know how common a false positive is on the ELISA. I have read ...
HIV risk	3/13/2008
Q: I am a female. Not long ago I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend/fling at the time on a number ... A: Don't be too hard on yourself. The most important thing is to learn from your experiences. You are ...
Used Condom risk	2/28/2008
Q: This is a very far fetched question that I have. I am a male and I was masturbating. Then I ... A: If the condom had been used, then yes, placing it on your penis can put you at risk because of the ...
Used condom risks	2/28/2008
Q: This is a very far fetched question that I have. I am a male and I was masturbating. Then I ... A: If the condom had been used, then yes, placing it on your penis can put you at risk because of the ...
aids transmission	2/25/2008
Q: went to a massage parlor in India, woman masseuse, lots of embrace, i masturbated her, then she ... A: The amount of fluid varies. HIV does not flow uniformly throughout the body so in one instance it ...
semen to broken skin	2/22/2008
Q: i've been researching but am still unsure. the other night, i allowed someone to ejaculate onto my ... A: It is possible- whenever infected semen enters the body (through the vagina, in this case), ...
nails	1/27/2008
Q: I have done sex with a call girl during sex i had wear two condoms after sex blood cam out from ... A: You cannot get HIV from a scratch. If blood did not enter your body then you are not at risk. ...
Is -ve test turn to +ve after the window period?	1/26/2008
Q: I asked you before about my only episode oral sex case which I was insertive oral sex partner and ... A: Yes- because it takes the body a certain amount of time to produce enogh antibodies to be detected ...
Transmission Risk and OCD	1/21/2008
Q: I recently went for a rapid blood test at a local clinic. The person before me in the room tested ... A: I cannot speak for what happens at any clinic...it is standard procedure to always use new ...
Help	1/9/2008
Q: I wonder if you could help, I really liked your past responses to other questions and appreciate any ... A: Well, you cannot base your possible status on whether or not your wife has received an HIV test in ...
risk of hiv	1/2/2008
Q: I am a heterosexual male of 28 years age. Over the last two weeks I have engaged in the following ... A: vaginal and/or anal sex with an infected person; sharing needles with an infected person and ...
HIV/AIDS transmision	12/18/2007
Q: I was just wondering about some ways of contracting the HI Virus... What about this hypothetical ... A: Hypothetically, yes to all. However, all your scenarios are EXTREMELY unlikely and are not efficient ...
cunnilingus + brushing teeth fear	12/8/2007
Q: I have never had sex before, but did perform cunnilingus on a girl, so some vaginal secretions were ... A: First, the mouth is an opening to the body, so you do not need to bleed for the virus to enter the ...
exposure	11/29/2007
Q: I am Ashish From New Delhi, I had a possible exposure to HIV when i had an sexual encounter with a ... A: Washing does not prevent transmission. All I can say is that you are at risk. Anal sex carries more ...
HIV	11/28/2007
Q: i went for a third and final test eight months after my oral sex exposure, at a VCTC on saturday. it ... A: It's right that drug users often spread HIV when they draw their own blood into the syringe and then ...
I was stupid	11/20/2007
Q: I am married, and 37 years old, never been had sex a prostitute. In my last trip I felt I would go ... A: Using her hand on you would not transmit HIV. HIV can be transmitted when infected blood, semen, ...
condom break	11/12/2007
Q: About six months ago, my living girlfriend was tested positive for HIV. I was tested negative. The ... A: If you did contract HIV 2 weeks ago, you would NOT be having symptoms this early. It takes years for ...
hiv scare	11/12/2007
Q: I was cut by a dirty dental scaler last wk. My concern is not the patient who had used it in their ... A: I have no idea what solution it was soaked in so there's no way I can know if it kills HIV or not. ...
Manicures and Pedicures	11/5/2007
Q: Can I contract AIDS/HIV by getting manicures and pedicures ? What should nail tech sanitize there ... A: The risk is extremely minimal. Anytime infected blood enters another person's body, transmission is ...
Could this happen?	10/27/2007
Q: Has anyone ever got AIDS from something other than, sex or using needles after someone with AIDS? ... A: I'm not sure why your psychologist would suggest that you are correct in how people contract HIV ...
transmitting aids	10/25/2007
Q: I hope you can help with this answer. My son was told 10 years ago he has aids, he is now after many ... A: I'm not sure about this, but it may be illegal for someone to have unprotected sex and not disclose ...
result aids test 90 days?	10/20/2007
Q: How acurate is an HIV test after 90 days??Or should i wait 6 monts? A: It is extremely accurate. There is only a very small number of people who take up to 6 months to ...
Can HIV penetrate rash?	10/16/2007
Q: I'm a Medical Technologist and one time i was examining a patient's blood for reticulocyte count ... A: I would suggest that you discuss this with your superiors at work. I highly doubt you would have ...
unprotected sex.	10/16/2007
Q: I am a healthy 30 years old circumcised male. I had sex with a chinese prostitute last night in ... A: I don't work in statistics because there are many things that can affect whether a person contracts ...
A few questions about contracting HIV/AIDS	10/12/2007
Q: Can you get HIV/AIDS from the following things... Setting on A toilet seat Someone having bleeding ... A: Antime that infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
HIV via a handshake?	10/5/2007
Q: I had a 2-day old cut on my hand, and shook my friend's hand the other day. Now, I've browsed the ... A: If your hand had a gaping wound, pouring blood, and so did the other person, then transmission could ...
STRENGTH OF VIRUS	9/11/2007
Q: Ma'am, Why do we sometimes read on well-respected HIV Education websites that HIV is 'not easy to ... A: But there are things that we know put people at risk. We can never say for sure if someone is going ...
genital to hand to genital	9/9/2007
Q: I had recently been to an asian (from erotic services on craigslist) massage clinic and got ... A: 1. Anytime infected semen, vaginal fluid, blood and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
broken skin,saliva,sores in mouth and aids	9/5/2007
Q: if protected oral sex performed,(blowjob)[from subject A to subject B where subject B is the ... A: Saliva does not "kill" any virus that is contained in blood. Blood coming from the mouth can ...
oral after brushing	8/27/2007
Q: I have been dating this guy for a few weeks who said he tested negative for HIV in the spring, and ... A: Anytime that infected semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk and/or blood enter another person's body, ...
Hpv	8/23/2007
Q: If you don't not have hpv and another person who is infected with the virus gives oral sex to you ... A: HPV is contracted in the genital area so if you never come in contact with that person's genitals, ...
Aids & Biting	8/21/2007
Q: My daughter was attacked a week ago by a man pretending to be a cop, in her desperation to get away ... A: Anytime that infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
testing	8/19/2007
Q: on feb 7 had an encounter with some oral, i tasted precum so stopped, i was the passive bottom so i ... A: Ok, the only question I saw in your mail was about stress adding some of these health problems. I ...
anal top	8/14/2007
Q: The other day I had sex with this guy I've been seeing for a few weeks, who stated early on he's hiv ... A: Actually, it is a big deal...when condoms are used correctly, they prevent the spread of HIV up to ...
After a Tatoo.	8/9/2007
Q: I got a Tatoo done about 13 months back, and I want to know how long it takes for me to know whether ... A: If the tattoo shop followed correct procedures, you would not run any chance of infection. If a new ...
vaginal fluid -> hand -> penis	8/7/2007
Q: I recently had protected vaginal sex with a female and am wondering what the exposure risk (of ... A: but if infected vaginal fluid from her hand entered your body through your penis then tramission is ...
possible environmental exposure	8/7/2007
Q: My question is a bit unusual and probably paranoid, but I am confused because of the various ... A: 1. Water does not kill HIV but there would need to be quite a bit of blood on the slide and enough ...
Condoms	8/7/2007
Q: I had a sexual (vaginal) intercourse with a prostitute two weeks ago. I used a condom, but i wasn't ... A: Vaginal secretions cannot enter the body through the skin-there has to be an opening, whether ...
Need some help	8/7/2007
Q: Hello Kristen i have a ? i had sex with a stripper and my condom slipped back around half way i ... A: If infected semen, vaginal fluid, blood and/or breast milk enter another person's body, then ...
High risk behavior , So worried	7/24/2007
Q: I had unprotected high risky vaginal intercourse 5 weeks ago , what makes it high risky is that ... A: It is too early for an accurate test. The window period for the HIV test is 1-3 months ...
hiv	7/23/2007
Q: I was fooling around with a guy the other night. we did not have sex, but he was pushing his penis ... A: Anytime that infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
knowledge about trasmitting fluids	7/23/2007
Q: SIR i know once the transmitting fluid containing the hiv virus is dry,hiv is dead in it and can't ... A: Outside the body means anywhere outside of the body...once the transmitting fluid leaves the body ...
what are my chances	7/15/2007
Q: feb 7 had a encounter with me being passive in anal intercourse, i put the condom on the head of ... A: Ok, if there were preseminal fluid on the outside of the condom, then theoretically, yes, ...
open cut handshake	7/5/2007
Q: last week i shook a drug addict looking individuals hand. My finger was bleeding during this and ... A: Any opening to the body counts as an opening for viruses and bacteria to enter. Anytime that ...
Western Blot test after 7 1/2 weeks	6/28/2007
Q: Sir I had sex with a prostitute with condom and condom breaks and open contact only for 2-3 seconds ... A: As far as I know, it is not standard testing procedure to automatically use the Western Blot. The ...
Scared from symptoms ...	6/27/2007
Q: Sir I had sex with a prostitute with condom and condom breaks and open contact only for 2-3 seconds ... A: There is no question here, but assuming that the sex worker did not just contract HIV, then she ...
went to service bar	6/25/2007
Q: I am 25 years old. I went to a bar 4 months back. She manstrubated me manually , but i inserted my ... A: You didnt ask any specific question...all I can say is that you should see a doctor about your ...
very stressed	6/19/2007
Q: not sure if im thinking myself in to symptoms or not. got vaginal secretions on my finger. I ... A: Anytime that infected blood, vaginal fluid, semen and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
HIV from receiving oral sex	6/4/2007
Q: there isn't alot of information on the internet regarding the risks a woman faces from receiving ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body. That can be through a natural ...
HIV transmission	5/29/2007
Q: I am really unclear about the ways of transmission because some of the sites I visited said that ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body through a natural opening or ...
vagina fluid get intact with tear skin	5/28/2007
Q: I was having sex with a prostitute but of course i was protected. Before that i was fingering her ... A: Anytime that infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body, ...
symptoms of hiv?	5/27/2007
Q: Back in January of this year, I had an encounter with a guy. All we basically did was masturbate ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enters another person's body. If you didnt do anything where ...
aids	5/27/2007
Q: i suffer from OCD and my fear is of catching aids, can you catch aids or HIV from a small amount of ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk ENTERS another person's body. HIV does not pass through ...
HIV Transmission	5/25/2007
Q: About a month ago i had protected sex with a HIV+ man. IS there a chance i could get HIV? I have ... A: When used correctly, condoms are 99% effective at preventing the spread of HIV. If the condom did ...
i have a question about hpv	5/15/2007
Q: ..i went for a pap smear(my first one)about 3 weeks ago and my doctor told my mom that i have HPV.. ... A: HPV is not fatal- you won't die from it. In fact, most people are infected with one strain or ...
Helppppp	5/13/2007
Q: ma'am I made a huge blunder. I am getting married next month, so to end the virgin blues i went to ... A: First, wearing two condoms during sex does not offer more protection. In fact, there is often ...
Condom Broke, I'm freaking out thinking about HIV !!!	5/8/2007
Q: I'm Oswald Q. heterosexual 24 M from India I'm a nervous mess at this point of time, I was with a ... A: a. Yes, there is risk associated because the tear could have allowed her vaginal fluid to enter your ...
HIV transmission	5/7/2007
Q: I actually have several questions (hope that's ok) 1. In regards to homo/hetero unprotected sexual ... A: 1. You're right- those receiving would be at a higher risk because of anatomy. HIV transmission ...
need help urgently	5/5/2007
Q: I am from India,unable to bare the sleepless tensed nights pleae help me. I had sexual contact with ... A: I'm confused- you wore an extra condom that didnt break? In that case, there is no reason to be ...
Festered finger	5/3/2007
Q: I had a small fester on my finger at the edge of my nail on my index finger,there was a little red ... A: Unlikely because it is not a usual route of infection. Usual routes are unprotected sex, sharing ...
Scratched by Pin	5/2/2007
Q: A couple of days back when I was shopping in the Mall, I was going through some Men's folded shirts, ... A: If that exact pin had scratched someone with HIV and that pin also held a significant amount of ...
SO AFRAID!!	4/27/2007
Q: Living in Africa, i know the risk of aids is high. Ive always been very sensitive about the subject ... A: vaginal and anal sex; injection drug use and occasionally from mother to child. It is not ...
HIV infection	4/26/2007
Q: Ok first I would like to say that I am paranoid. I have a roomate at home and he told me that he had ... A: Just FYI, the mouth itself is an opening for HIV to enter the body. However, the likelihood of HIV ...
fellatio insertive	4/24/2007
Q: i had insertive fellatio 2 years back which was not protected and also some penis to anus rubbing ... A: You cannot get HIV from RECEIVING oral sex unless blood is somehow involved- that is why it is ...
hiv in sports?	4/20/2007
Q: There are two occurrences that i am worried about. Back on march 7 i was playing basketball in a ... A: Air does not kill HIV. Once the transmitting fluid containing HIV is dry, the virus is dead. ...
Possible HIV infection	4/16/2007
Q: I recently had protected sex with a woman of unknown HIV status. She was from sub saharan africa so ... A: Whenever infected semen, blood, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enters another person's body, ...
Transmission	4/13/2007
Q: I recently had a sex partner for a brief time. I was told that he may have HIV or AIDS. I had ... A: It CAN take up to 3 months but not for everyone. I would get tested at 1 month post exposure and ...
Help me please. Is this HIV?	4/4/2007
Q: Im really, really, really scared ; ; I am 20 years old and I had protected sex a few times with a ... A: First, you need to see a doctor about your gastro-intestinal problems. You cannot be diagnosed ...
im scared i might be infected with hiv!!	4/3/2007
Q: there was a kid that poked me with a thread needle and he poked himself first to test if it was ... A: I've never heard of a thread needle infecting anyone...usually it is a syringe which holds blood and ...
Prevention	3/29/2007
Q: I had unprotected sex with a female last night. Is there something I can take within X amount of ... A: There is something called Post Exposure Prophylaxis that can reduce the likelihood of transmission ...
i had an unprotected sex..	3/24/2007
Q: i had an unprotected sex with a prostitute but she said she is clean. how should i know if i am ... A: You have an opening at the end of your penis called a urethra- it is one natural opening to the body ...
HIV Exposure to Air?	3/21/2007
Q: I truly appreciate your sense of caring in answering these questions. Could you please help me calm ... A: The time involved really isnt the issue (unless longer penetration equals more risk of rectal ...
HIV	3/19/2007
Q: My brother-in-law just recently tested positive for HIV about two weeks ago. He seems very ill and ... A: I'm sorry to hear that COBRA is not an option. I'm thinking the best bet would be to contact your ...
HIV	3/19/2007
Q: My brother-in-law just recently tested positive for HIV about two weeks ago. He seems very ill and ... A: Do you live in the United States? What state? Also, do you know more about the HIV clinic he will be ...
sida symptoms	3/15/2007
Q: I would like to know what are the firs symptoms of aids and at what time does a person with sex ... A: When first infected with HIV, a person may develop symptoms similar to having the flu which clear up ...
oral transmission risk	3/11/2007
Q: i had use a condom during sex 2 days ago. but i lick her vagina once. I'm a bit worried now because ... A: Blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk can transmit HIV. If one of these enters your body ...
ADIS	3/3/2007
Q: What is the symptoms of AIDS ? How long does the AIDS patient can live? A: AIDS has many symptoms- it all depends on the type of infections a person acquires because of AIDS. ...
anal sex	2/16/2007
Q: my wife died 5 years before,i m living with my mom and i have one 15years son and one 13yeras ... A: Unprotected anal sex can transmit sexually transmitted infections including HIV. Lubrication itself ...
about transmission	2/13/2007
Q: Sir, Thanks for replying.Sorry if I have caused any inconvinience to you and the site but the ... A: I do not feel that you are stupid and I want you to ask your questions. Why don't you go to the US ...
about transmission	2/12/2007
Q: I shall be gratful. thanks and regards, dexterHi, May be I haven’t explain you the situation ... A: Realize that this is a volunteer service, so please do not abuse it by asking questions over and ...
about transmission	2/8/2007
Q: I asked some questions and this is again in continuation o them.I want to know whether semen ... A: I don't really understand what you are saying. If you are asking whether YOUR ejaculate on YOUR ...
parents with AIDS	1/27/2007
Q: 1.-Can a pregnant mother with aids birth a child whose not infected? 2.-Is it possible for a man ... A: 1. Yes, if she takes medication 2. I dont understand your second question but if you are asking but ...
about transmission	1/22/2007
Q: As per your reply, it means that if I had a needle which has been injected into an infected person ... A: No, that is not correct. HIV remains alive as long as it is contained in a transmitting fluid ...
I want to know	1/19/2007
Q: I am emailing you that me and my boyfriend lost our virginity together and we didnt have sex with ... A: Sexually transmitted infections are transmitted from person to person sexually. If someone has never ...
my best friend have aids	1/6/2007
Q: I have a friend that he has aids. after first we know each other he told me about the way that he ... A: I'm sorry but I really cannot answer your question. Life expectancy depends on many things that are ...
HIV on Vibrator	1/4/2007
Q: Kristen, Thank you very much for the answers and support. I really appreciate your help. As I was ... A: 1. There is really no way that I would know the answer to this. 2. I'm not familiar with the Lysol ...
Oral sex	1/3/2007
Q: sorry for my poor english.ý I had oral sex with woman and only recieved oral sex from her. I think ... A: If you only received oral sex from her then you are not at risk. You are at risk when you perform ...
HIV on Vibrator	1/1/2007
Q: I recently ordered a couple of vibrators online. The toys actually came in a box, but the ... A: If toys are used between people then HIV can be transmitted that way if the toys have semen or ...
HIV in my Drink	12/19/2006
Q: If someone put me HIV blood in my drink, i could get infected, taking into account that i had sores ... A: Researchers keep finding different things so the evidence is inconclusive. You do not need sores in ...
fear of infection	12/13/2006
Q: sir, I had oral as well as intercourse with 28 years aged prostitute who was found healthy but ... A: I'm sorry, but I do not completely understand your email. It's not quite clear what took place. From ...
help	12/11/2006
Q: I am a man 43, married, but after 15 years married I decided to go with prostitutes because I need ... A: All sex carries some risk but using condoms the correct way everytime you have vaginal or anal sex ...
hiv?	12/6/2006
Q: i think i have been contracted with hiv, i had unprotected sex with a male and unsure of his hiv ... A: I can't tell you anything you don't already know in terms of risk... whenever you have unprotected ...
penetration	12/5/2006
Q: i was tested for STDs and infections at the GUM clinic and was clear. Knowing i didnt have anything ... A: Receptive anal sex is riskier because of possible tearing of the rectum. However, any kind of ...
Oral Sex and HIV	12/5/2006
Q: Please can you give me advice. I had unprotected oral sex with another lady two months ago. There ... A: Receiving oral sex does not put you at risk because saliva does not transmit HIV. Performing ...
t cells and hiv	11/29/2006
Q: my boyfriend has recently been diagnosed with HIV, and went yesterday to get his bloodwork results.. ... A: There are 3 criteria for a diagnosis of AIDS- 1. HIV+ 2. T-cell count of 200 or less 3. Person has ...
STDs	11/20/2006
Q: .. I just got tested for STD's and everything came back negative, except for possible HPV, which I ... A: I am not sure what you are asking...are you asking if you may have transmitted HPV to him? Or are ...
contraction rish	11/16/2006
Q: I am presently living and working in Taiwan. The other night I went for a walk in a neighborhood ... A: To be honest, I do not know if it is common practice to test a syringe. My thought would be that ...
hiv/aids	11/14/2006
Q: what are the treatments and symptoms for/of hiv/aids? A: To be honest, there are many answers to your questions because it varies from person to person: ...
AIDS/HIV	10/28/2006
Q: What are all of the ways that AIDS/HIV can be transmitted from person to person? A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body. The three most common routes ...
Nightclub accident	10/28/2006
Q: My boyfriend works security in a local nightclub. Last weekend he broke up a fight in which one man ... A: Ingesting infected blood is one way that HIV can be transmitted. There do not need to be any cuts or ...
I'm Negative...He's Not. HELP!	10/8/2006
Q: My first real love (and possibly only love) is returning to our home town after having been gone for ... A: No, don't think of it as selfish at all- it's just safe. I'm sure that he would want you to be safe ...
help	10/6/2006
Q: i am a 43 years man and fucked a prostitute here in caracas...she was on hands an knees but when ... A: vaginal fluid, semen and/or breast milk enter another person's body. If the condom covered the ...
AIDS infection	10/3/2006
Q: I kissed a girl and she performed oral loved on me for not more than 3-4minutes/NO SEX. SInce then i ... A: You are not at risk from kissing or having oral sex performed on you. The risk in this situation ...
hiv/aids	10/3/2006
Q: kristen. one more question if a sex with a woman or gl but the girl affected with hiv but the man ... A: It's actually Ms. Kristen =) Just because a man uses a condom, that does not mean he did not ...
HIV	9/28/2006
Q: Is there any chance at all that one cannot be infected after sleeping with someone who is HIV ... A: It is not definite that someone who has unprotected sex with someone who is positive will contract ...
yeast infection	9/23/2006
Q: I had a questionable sex partner more than 3 months ago, i recently got an HIV home test kit and ... A: By 3 months, most people are outside of the window period...however, there is a minority of people ...
HIV concern	9/20/2006
Q: I recently visited a stripper, and during her acts she briefly fingered her genitals (no obvius ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk enter another person's body. In your case, if her vaginal fluid ...
Aids transmittion	9/20/2006
Q: I've read a lot about HIV tests. Many websites say that the window period is 3 months and any test ... A: In most cases, yes, that would be reliable. But it varies from person to person... some people take ...
pls hlp	9/19/2006
Q: ok sir please tell me if one sex worker sat on man face and chaped lips with her wet and shaved ... A: I am not a doctor so I cannot answer the hemoglobin question- that should be directed at someone who ...
Risk Assessment! Please Respond!	9/16/2006
Q: I was hoping that I could get some information regarding a situation of mine. About 6 weeks ago I ... A: Whenever infected semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk and/or blood enter another person's body, ...
Condom left inside	9/15/2006
Q: I was having sex with a prostitute, and we used condoms all the way. But something happened that ... A: I really don't know that I can answer your question. If infected vaginal fluid entered your body ...
Can I get aids from french kissing with a small non bleeding mouth ulcer	9/14/2006
Q: I have just got back from faleraki, and while there I encourtered I really fit girl, but she looked ... A: You do not need a sore to contract HIV orally- the mouth is a mucous membrane and an opening to the ...
swollwn inner upper thigh	9/1/2006
Q: While I was having sex the condom broke. only noticed after I have finnished.Day after I banged my ... A: When a condom breaks, vaginal fluid and seminal fluid can cross the barrier which is what would ...
scared nurse	8/31/2006
Q: I was splashed in the eye after doing an eye irrigation no visble blood was seen but gravel was ... A: If the patient was negative, then there is no way you could have been infected...unless the patient ...
AIDS	8/30/2006
Q: Could you please give me all the information you have on whether the virus can survive outside the ... A: Experts disagree on this- a conservative answer is that HIV survives as long as it is contained in a ...
Aids	8/29/2006
Q: how can it get confirmed about it? minimum how many days required to be HIV+ if infected? I mean ... A: The ELISA test is used for HIV testing. If you live in the US, all you need to do is ask for an HIV ...
Aids	8/29/2006
Q: Hope you can help me by providing answer to this doubt.. Whats the chance to get infected with HIV, ... A: If infected vaginal fluid entered the man's body through his penis then infection is possible. There ...
HIV	8/24/2006
Q: I was recently with a prostitute and received oral sex with a condom on, while being with this ... A: Breast milk can transmit HIV- however, if you did not ingest it, then the likelihood is really low. ...
no subject	8/17/2006
Q: My questions: 1.) Could you please inform all possible symtons of HIV/AIDS. 2.) Safe sex methods to ... A: 1. There are a limitless number of symptoms associated with HIV/AIDS. HIV attacks the immune system ...
confused about hiv weak-miinue system	8/11/2006
Q: I need to ask a quick question. If someone already has a weak-immune system wouldn't hiv be ... A: In order to have a diagnosis of AIDS, one must be HIV+, have a T-cell count of below 200 and have ...
Why'd I do it Plz need help ='(	8/10/2006
Q: (Im 15 and male) Im sorry if this is in the wrong place but im firghtened and in need of help. First ... A: I'm not sure what religion you refer to, but I am assuming that it is this religion that also ...
aids transmission	8/9/2006
Q: Hey, i kinda need your input on this one, can aids or hiv be transmitted via oral sex, i.e if the ... A: Yes, HIV can be transmitted through unprotected oral sex. However, not from what you describe- the ...
scared	8/3/2006
Q: i was just wandering is it possible to get hiv if u have cuts on your fingers ,i was at a party an ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk from an infected person enters another person's body- either ...
HIV transmission	8/2/2006
Q: I know HIV cannot be (or is typically NOT) transmitte through saliva (kissing) UNLESS there is an ... A: Saliva does NOT transmit HIV, open wound or not. However, if someone with HIV has a wound in their ...
about aids	7/31/2006
Q: does hiv transmits through masturbation? is our sailava also infected with the virus? does hiv ... A: Masturbation does NOT transmit HIV. Masturbation is a solo act- either a person has HIV or not and ...
hiv germs after night fall	7/26/2006
Q: if i am hiv+, i had a night fall, afterwards i washed , but as hiv germs cant die with soap or ... A: ..if you washed the fluids off, then it is gone. I am not sure what you mean by "night fall" so I am ...
Time for aids to come	7/23/2006
Q: I was just wondering, if one was infected with Aids, how long would it take for them to display that ... A: Becoming infected with HIV happens when the virus enters the body. However, it usually takes a few ...
im scared	7/21/2006
Q: i gave oral sex to a woman,masterbated,fingered her,and she gave me oral sex.......i went to get a ... A: I cannot tell you whether you have HIV or not...only a test can do that. Most people would test ...
Detection	7/20/2006
Q: So you are saying that such tests do exists that can detect the virus at such a short time ... A: Yes, there are tests that detect the virus and tests that detect antibodies. The tests that detect ...
Aids	7/19/2006
Q: So if the cocaine 'powder' had infected blood or semen spilled on it, would it be visible to the ... A: You are making up unlikely scenarios. HIV is transmitted through unprotected anal, vaginal, and oral ...
Needlestick	7/14/2006
Q: I work in the dental field. A patient of mine is HIV positive. I was recapping a needle I used on ... A: I have never heard that about dental needles. I have heard of a few cases of HIV being transmitted ...
Hiv test in hospital in the uk	7/7/2006
Q: i closed my eyes beacuse i was in tears and i told her to tell me when she has finished. i am living ... A: I am very glad to hear that you are in a safe place. That is the most important thing. Please dont ...
possible infection	7/2/2006
Q: am wondering someone came between my legs, very close to my anus, not sure if there was sperm on my ... A: The anus is a natural opening to the body so cuts are not needed for transmission to occur. For HIV ...
fingering and then touching penis	7/2/2006
Q: i went to an escort couple of days back, i didnot have sex or oral sex with her, she started ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body through a natural or artificial ...
I need your help	6/26/2006
Q: The thing is that i live with a voilent mother, and when i am asleep i just get paranoid that she ... A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body. It doesnt have to be through a ...
HIV	6/24/2006
Q: A friend recently told me she is HIV positive and has been for nearly ten years, not telling anyone ... A: T cells are part of the immune system that help fight off infections. When an HIV+ person's T cell ...
possible way or just paranoid?	6/23/2006
Q: I apologise for the lengthy question I have another question for you, this may seem kind of silly ... A: It is transmitted through unprotected anal, vaginal and oral sex; through sharing needles and ...
tests	6/23/2006
Q: I have a few questions for you. I am possibly sick with some sort of virus and had my blood drawn ... A: They would have to specifically test for HIV in order to detect it. If you did not discuss this with ...
General STD question	6/21/2006
Q: I was wondering; I've been in a monogomous 2 year relationship with a trusted person. We've been ... A: That's awesome that you are taking such care of your health and being tested. Now, there is no way ...
HIV/AIDS	6/8/2006
Q: I am doing a research paper over hiv/aids. I was checking to see if there were any symptons of ... A: AIDS does have symptoms and they vary greatly- weight loss, fatigue, and the symptoms of any other ...
fear of manicures	6/6/2006
Q: I have so many fear about aids- a few moths ago I had a manicure- fake finger nails put on. I did ... A: For you contract HIV there would have to be a way for it to enter your body-if you did not bleed ...
HIV paranoia	6/6/2006
Q: I am 22 years old and for as long as i can remember I have been terribly paranoid regarding HIV. I ... A: No, it isnt common to be that worried. HIV is not an easy infection to get...you will never get HIV ...
Aids	6/5/2006
Q: Can lesbians transmit aids to each other? A: Yes, HIV is transmitted through unprotected anal, vaginal and oral sex. If women have unprotected ...
HIV contact	6/1/2006
Q: I recently had comdom protected anal sex with a man and later spot there is a wet score on his hip ... A: If you are continuing to see this person, I would suggest asking him what his HIV status is-that way ...
chance of getting HIV	5/31/2006
Q: .but i liek to ask one more question. How long virus can stay or alive in the trimmer.. and when i ... A: Scientists have not reached conclusive answers on this. A conservative answer is that HIV is active ...
Hiv infection	5/16/2006
Q: It is possible that a very slight amount of infected semen remains unwashed while using the tap ... A: Water would not transmit the virus. The scenario you presented has a lot of "what-ifs" in it and ...
want to know more	4/13/2006
Q: But can you please answer just one more question.Please. 1. What are the strategies taken to ... A: There are many strategies to increase HIV/AIDS awareness. Mainly, there are attempts to educate ...
want to know more	4/12/2006
Q: -------------How people's denial and complacency may affect AIDS prevention and awareness campaign? ... A: Some groups may be in denial that this is a growing problem or at least comfortable with not ...
hiv in healing sores?	4/8/2006
Q: I have an uncle that is Hiv postive, and i notice he has a lot of sores on his body. Does a scab ... A: You cannot contract HIV from hugging someone. Actually, your kids present more of a threat to your ...
Aids- Food/Beverages	4/6/2006
Q: Can AIDS be transmitted through food or beverages? Why or why not? If possible, please go in detail ... A: No, it cannot. The easiest explanation is that HIV is the HUMAN immunodeficiency virus and it only ...
HIV Aids	3/28/2006
Q: If someone had unprotected sex with an infected person without bleeding or so then can a person ... A: Having unprotected sex with an HIV+ person puts that person at risk and yes, transmission can occur. ...
bearbacking	3/27/2006
Q: what are the chance'es of re-infecting someone when not useing a condom. Say,Im on top and my ... A: I do not understand your question... "re-infect"? There are many strains of HIV so a person who is ...
Can HIV survive outside the body fluid or dried body fluid?	3/20/2006
Q: Can HIV survive outside the body fluid or dried body fluid? If there're blood which contains HIV ... A: Once the fluid is dry, HIV can no longer be transmitted to someone else. If there is wet fluids on a ...
Is it Cause AIDS	3/13/2006
Q: can any one get infected by HIV by having only oral or anal sex. A: Yes, having unprotected anal and oral sex can put someone at risk of contracting HIV. Unprotected ...
Transmission	2/21/2006
Q: There is a nasty text message I received that warns everyone not to use catsup in dispensers at fast ... A: 1. HIV does not "contaminate" food-it only lives in the human body. It cannot be transmitted via ...
UNPROTECTED SEX	12/20/2005
Q: If Mr.X is not infected and if he has UNPROTECTED sex with say 100+ girls who are not infected. IS ... A: By having unprotected sex, MR. X is exposing himself to any sexually transmitted infection than any ...
What are my chances?	11/21/2005
Q: I am 23 years old, and have two small children. I was recently assaulted and they cannot find my ... A: I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you. The assault is bad enough without having to worry ...
Am I being paranoid?	11/18/2005
Q: Can people REALLY catch HIV from a toothbrush anyway? It never has made since to me that you can ... A: There have been a few cases where they believe that HIV may have been transmitted via sharing a ...
HIV/AIDS transmission	11/14/2005
Q: I was having my hair cut, when the hair stylist cut her finger on her scissors. I do not know if she ... A: When infected blood enters another person's body, transmission is possible. However, I really do not ...
rapid test at 17 months	11/2/2005
Q: I really appreciate your response. I was just questioning the reliability of oraquick test. ... A: Are you trying to do your testing yourself, at home? I would suggest getting the ELISA test from ...
Ex is positive...	10/7/2005
Q: I had a very short relationship (2 mths.)with a man, I am a female, who called me a few months after ... A: No, you would not be sick this soon. It takes people years to start having symptoms associated with ...
Can I get aids this way??	10/5/2005
Q: Hey kristen, I need your help to cure my worry... its been bothering me and disrupting my life! The ... A: There is no definitive answer on when HIV dies outside the human body. Experts disagree on this. The ...
HIV Negative dating HIV positive	9/6/2005
Q: I don't know if this is a question that can be answered by you, but I thought I would give it a try ... A: I will answer what I can. You may need to talk to an HIV specialist as well. Just because his viral ...
pls help me	6/16/2005
Q: Can hiv ýn a small piece of blood , live outside of body ? Last week , my hairdreser put out a hair ... A: However, it is variable and it weakens quickly when outside the body. I do not know what you mean by ...
aids test	6/14/2005
Q: First of all thank you for offering your expertise about AIDS to the public. I have 2 questions: 1) ... A: Once someone is infected, they can pass the virus on to someone else. However, the chances are ...
Reconfirm	6/12/2005
Q: I received a mail a couple of days back stating .... A small boy was infected by AIDS due to eating ... A: It can, however, be spread through blood. I have not head about this "case" and I do not really ...
Could infected throwe fingering	5/25/2005
Q: First of all thak u very much for ur good work doing all oround the world I am male 28, few months ... A: vaginal fluid, semen and/or breast milk enters the body of another person. If the woman was ...
AIDS test	5/23/2005
Q: In January my Husband's 15 year old Daughter came to live with us. Knowing she has been sexually ... A: It depends on the kind of test that was used. I suggest contacting the practitioner who administered ...
Symptons	5/11/2005
Q: I dont think that you have answered my question to the best of your ability. I would just like to ... A: I am not a doctor and cannot answer questions about Psoriasis. Swollen glands are an early symptom ...
Aids/HIV	5/9/2005
Q: How was AIDS/HIV first transmitted to humans? A: That really is not known. The most common theory is that it passed from simians to humans through ...
hiv	5/8/2005
Q: well a long time ago when i was in 8th grade i started expirimenting with sex. i stopped after 8th ... A: Unprotected oral sex does pose a risk of HIV. Do you still see any of the people you performed oral ...
aids from blood in mouth-kissing/oral sex	4/25/2005
Q: How much blood in the mouth is needed to get HIV ( e.g., from open-mouth kissing or giving oral sex ... A: Vaginal fluid transmits HIV, so there does not have to be blood present for transmission. Nothing in ...
This is a project I have to do.....	4/22/2005
Q: my name is Michelle and I have a project at school about AIDS. If you can please answer these ... A: I can only answer the last question that people should seek treatment as soon as possible. That way ...
curious bout the symptom of AIDS	4/22/2005
Q: How long does it takes to show the earliers symptom? And what are the symptoms of and early ... A: The common early symptoms of HIV infection are similiar to those of the flu: diarrhea, weight loss, ...
Am i at risk of HIV	4/21/2005
Q: Followup To Question - A girl masturbated me (man) until I ejaculated as I was fingering her and ... A: No, you are not at high risk-people at high risk are those who have had unprotected sex, or have ...
Am i at risk of HIV	4/21/2005
Q: A girl masturbated me (man) until I ejaculated as I was fingering her and may have had some of her ... A: Once again, if enough infected vaginal fluid entered your body then transmission is possible. Since ...
Am i at risk of HIV	4/20/2005
Q: A girl masturbated me (man) until I ejaculated as I was fingering her and may have had some of her ... A: If infected vaginal fluid entered your body, then yes, transmission is possible. However, it is ...
aids contraction	4/8/2005
Q: what are all the ways you may catch aids A: semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enters another's body through any type of opening. The ...
Does it ?	4/1/2005
Q: I want to know:- 1-does licking the pussy can trasfer the ADIS/HIV? 2-If not does it harm the ... A: 1. Vaginal fluid transmits HIV, so if vaginal fluid of an infected person enters another's mouth, ...
is nail scratch a route for hiv transmission?	3/18/2005
Q: In my consolation and test work, I encounter a few policemen who were hurt by HIV-infected person. ... A: semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk enters another's body. In the case of scratching or nail biting, ...
How can both be true?	3/14/2005
Q: I have been doing hiv/aids research. There is much talk about how kissing does not pose much of a ... A: Kissing does not generally involve blood, which is why it is not considered a route of ...
aids	3/9/2005
Q: i had my boyfrnd . he used to smooch me for near about 2 years. my question is.. once my lip was cut ... A: No, HIV cannot be transmitted by fingering unless there was an exchange of blood or semen in the ...
Procreation while HIV +	3/2/2005
Q: My question is simply to know if it's possible for an HIV+ male's sperm to be "cleaned" up so that a ... A: I have heard of such a thing, but I do not know much about it. I would advise talking to a doctor-Im ...
Two questions	1/31/2005
Q: we recently got a new house guest. I have no reason to believe she has aids/hiv, but for the ... A: Well, there have been only few cases of HIV transmitted to people living together in the first ...
AIDS	1/29/2005
Q: I have three questions for you: 1.can a person get AIDS even having sex with a condom. 2.is it ... A: A person can contract HIV if a condom is not used properly or if it breaks. Yes, semen carries the ...
HIV AND YEAST INFECTION	1/25/2005
Q: i heard there's is a strong co-realtions between yeast infection that dont respond to treatment and ... A: You can test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis anytime after exposure I believe. However, with ...
Aids	1/9/2005
Q: if someone has aids and has sex with someone else can a condom protect the other person from gettin ... A: Yes, when used properly everytime one has sex, condoms are 98-99% effective at preventing the spread ...
HIV and gay men	1/3/2005
Q: Does being gay put a person at greater risk of contacting hiv and why? A: No, being gay does not put one at a greater risk of contracting HIV. Risky behavior is what puts one ...
HIV Transmission confused	12/7/2004
Q: I have done some research on my own called CDC and the SFAF and continue to get conflicting answers. ... A: Yes, HIV permeates muscous membranes without trauma. However, having cuts or open wounds facilitates ...
Early Testing	11/28/2004
Q: Being that there is NO cure for HIV-AIDS, is there any advantage to early detection? Dino A: Yes, there is huge advantage to early detection! The earlier someone finds out they are infected, ...
Home Tests	11/27/2004
Q: I would like to get your opinion about HIV/AIDS home tests that you can get off the internet? Do you ... A: The FDA has only approved one type of home testing kit-but it only allows blood to be drawn at home. ...
Follow up question to "oral sex w/out ejaculation"	11/11/2004
Q: I asked a question about oral sex w/out ejaculation and I forgot to mention that I was tested for ... A: Yes, you're right-most people will seroconvert by 3 months. However, a small percentage of people ...
Oral sex	11/8/2004
Q: Is it possible to contract the HIV virus through oral sex? A: Yes, HIV can be transmitted through oral sex when semen, preseminal fluid or vaginal fluid enters ...
can any body help	10/26/2004
Q: I have severe dry eyes , mouth and skin. Iam afraid that i could be hiv +ve although ELISA tests are ... A: The vast majority of people seroconvert by 6 months after infection. So, if you have been tested 14 ...
aids	10/25/2004
Q: I've had sex with the same guy only 3 times and we used a condom all three times. The embarrasing ... A: Do you live in the US? If you do, you can go to a doctor and it will be kept confidential. Doctors ...
eXPOSURE	9/13/2004
Q: I went to get some ear rings this morning. Had to test 2 different ones on my earlobe to see if they ... A: Environmental transmission is extremely rare, so chances are that you did not contract HIV from this ...
HIV	9/12/2004
Q: Is it true that once you put your penus into a vagina ( of infected women ) then that's it you are ... A: No, it is not definite that inserting your penis into a woman's vagina will give you HIV. However, ...
Oral Sex!! worried!!	9/6/2004
Q: I performed oral sex on a woman couple of weeks back and now i am worried. I do not know if she was ... A: The mouth is a natural opening into the body where the virus can enter. Although you have put ...
Transmission / Gestation of HIV	8/31/2004
Q: One more quick question. Is it true that the mouth contains antibodies in which to counteract the ... A: No, the mouth does not contain anything to counteract the virus. Biting probably is not as risky as ...
Transmission / Gestation of HIV	8/31/2004
Q: Last week a friend of mine bit a man that is HIV positive. She bit him so hard that it drew blood. ... A: If his blood entered her mouth, then yes, transmission is possible. Testing depends on where you ...
HIV-CUT-TRANSMISSION	8/29/2004
Q: Am a 21 yr old boy.Recently this happened to me.On the middle finger of my left hand,there was a ... A: I am guessing that you felt the burning because her fluids came into contact with the torn skin, ...
Aids / tatoos	8/23/2004
Q: Can you get aids from the ink they use to tatoo? A: No, tattoo ink does not transmit HIV-only certain human body fluids do. However, if needles are ...
Could I be HIV +	8/12/2004
Q: A woman performed oral sex on me 5 weeks ago and now lymph nodes in groin & neck, I had Strep Throat ... A: First, you need to see a doctor to know if you have HIV. In my opinion, you probably do not because ...
Aids protection	8/6/2004
Q: how can i have a complete safe sex without getting the hiv virus in detailed?and please i want to ... A: Well, there really is no such thing as safe sex. The only way to ensure not getting HIV from sex is ...
hiv contraction	8/6/2004
Q: I appreciate your reply.....Thank you. I want to let you know you have given me a little bit of ... A: Dont trust the things you see on the web. As far as I know, the test with a 2 week window period is ...
hiv contraction	8/4/2004
Q: My goal in asking you this is really to get some piece of mind. About 2 weeks ago to the day...I ... A: Normally you wouldnt be experiencing symptoms from HIV that early. Some people experience symptoms ...
ORAL SEX	8/2/2004
Q: ..! Am a 21 year old boy.I have gone through many HIV Information sites but am confused about ... A: Oral sex does carry risk of HIV infection, however, it is not as risky as unprotected anal and ...
AIDS	7/29/2004
Q: how ya doin . i would like to ask u that isit possible to pass aids through biting sum 1z hand like ... A: However, the risk of HIV would be to the person biting and drawing blood, not the other person. ...
AIDS	7/13/2004
Q: What is a risk persentage if I shared a needle (not a drug needle, the one that one uses for a ... A: They usually occur a week or two after exposure, but for some individuals that may occur earlier. ...
Onset of ARS	7/13/2004
Q: I am a young bisexual male. Recently, I had a sexual encounter with another male (hiv status ... A: It is possible because the numbers given in reports are only averages and sometimes people dont fall ...
i always thought that unless...	7/11/2004
Q: i always thought that unless you cut yourself, and the other person who has HIV or AIDS and rub your ... A: sharing needles and from mother to child. There have been very few instances of occupational and ...
HIV	6/15/2004
Q: Greetings, 3 years ago I went out with a girl and what I did a sex with her with condom , when I ... A: The likelihood of contracting HIV from that is small, but not impossible. For HIV to be transmitted, ...
Every thing about AIDS	5/8/2004
Q: I want to know every thing about AIDS. from A to Z. meaning,,, after the first contact with an ... A: After a person becomes infected with HIV, they may develop what is called acute viral syndrome which ...
Infection?	5/1/2004
Q: I AM VERY CAERFUL when it comes to having sex with women. I always insist on protection. However, ... A: The 4 fluids you mention are the ONLY transmitting fluids of HIV- sweat does not transmit it. If the ...
HIV	4/28/2004
Q: I was told that if you think that you are infected with HIV, you have to wait at least a year to get ... A: I'm not sure what the prevalence of HIV is...you can probably do a search on the web and find it ...
HIV	4/27/2004
Q: I was told that if you think that you are infected with HIV, you have to wait at least a year to get ... A: The window period for HIV is 3-6 months. That means that it usually takes the body anywhere from 3-6 ...
WORKING WITH HIV POSITIVE	4/22/2004
Q: IF A DOCTOR IS HIV POSITIVE SHOULD HE TELL HIS PATIENTS BEFORE OPPERATING ON HIM OR HER?WHAT IF HE ... A: No, healthcare workers are not required to tell patients of their HIV status. They are required ...
aids	4/19/2004
Q: what does aids do to the human body? A: the system responsible for fighting off illnesses. It does this by replicating itself and killing ...
contraction of aids while fighting	4/18/2004
Q: How high are the risks of contracting aids, if, while two people are fighting, both receive open ... A: I am really not sure about this one... For one, it would definitely depend on how bloody the fight ...
AIDS/HIV	3/30/2004
Q: can AIDS/HIV be contracted from dirty manicure equipment? A: The likelihood of HIV transmission via manicure equipment is small, but not impossible. For it to ...
symptoms	3/27/2004
Q: 1. What are the most common early HIV symptoms. 2. Is it possible to obtain HIV test kits from ... A: 1. The most common early symptoms of HIV infection are similar to those of the flu with fatigue, ...
Fingernails	3/27/2004
Q: My next question pertains to fingernails of HIV+ people. We had a maid who accidentally injured my ... A: Unless her blood, vaginal fluid or breast milk entered his body, transmission is not possible. ...
HIV transmission	3/26/2004
Q: I am paranoid about infectious disease and seem to have an uncanny way of attracting diseases though ... A: First, HIV does not survive well in the environment. It is also not transmitted through urine or ...
Worried about being infected	3/25/2004
Q: My name is youssouf and I met a girl last december,at first we were having protected sex,but after a ... A: It is possible that anyone can take 6 months to seroconvert, but there is no way of knowing who will ...
Paranoia	3/25/2004
Q: I have become very paranoid about HIV very recently. Last Monday, I obtained a cut in my right ... A: I have already answered thisno, HIV is not transmitted in that way. If blood oozed onto the pen, you ...
questions on aids	3/16/2004
Q: I am doing a paper on aids for an english class. What really happens in your body when you have ... A: First, you need to understand the difference between HIV and AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks the ...
AIDS transmission risk worry - Help!	3/7/2004
Q: Can you also please let me know if I should worry about/get tested for any other sexually ... A: I personally dont think that you should worry about being tested for other STIs. Some people will ...
AIDS transmission risk worry - Help!	3/7/2004
Q: I have not been able to sleep for a few days. A few days ago I dated a girl and we had deep french ... A: Kissing does not transmit HIV so you need not worry about that. I also do not think that even though ...
HIV	3/6/2004
Q: I was very recently diagnosed with HIV. I am married but my wife has tested negative. I was hoping ... A: Kissing does not transmit HIV, so that isn't a need for concern. However, oral sex can. The best ...
Home HIV Tests?	3/3/2004
Q: Is there an over the counter HIV Test one can do at home? The cost of going to a lab is about $200 ... A: Do you live in the US? Almost all health departments offer free HIV testing, so you might try there. ...
Research Question	2/25/2004
Q: Brannock, I'm a student working on an essay on whether there are diminishing public attitudes about ... A: I didnt have anything off the top of my head that I could share, but I did a quick PubMed search and ...
lubricants and virus	2/24/2004
Q: I'm sorry if my last question was too complicated.Thanks for your answer; now I will ask what I ... A: No, lubricant does not kill the virus, however, I really do not know how long it can live in it. HIV ...
situation review	2/20/2004
Q: I would like to get your opinion and answers about my situation, for which when I asked what is ... A: First, water does NOT kill HIV! If water killed HIV, then it would be acceptable for injecting drug ...
cure	2/18/2004
Q: ... i'm infected since a year ago. i make all blood tests every 3 months and until now, all of them ... A: I do not have an answer to your first question in regards to people that never needed medicine. I ...
about symptoms	2/15/2004
Q: I have few more questions about symptoms. First, I would like to know is it sure that symptoms ... A: Some people develop symptoms in response to being infected with HIV which include swollen glands, ...
help	2/14/2004
Q: if somebody is hypertensive and gets HIV virus, can he/she become resistive to the hypertension ... A: I don't think that having HIV would affect someone's resistance to Hypertension medicine, but I ...
general AIDS question	2/9/2004
Q: Have you seen the information on www.duesberg.com ? I can't find any "establishment" rebuttal and am ... A: Dr. Duesberg is only one person, and his theory has not been supported by the rest of the medical ...

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