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Expert: Terry B - 6/28/2007


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I was with someone last night, and when he came, it shot a lot more then I had expected and some of it got into my mouth. Very worried by this. That amount could not be more then a drop.

Does this lessen the chances of getting AIDs or other STDS? Or is one small drop more then enough?

Answer
Dear Brent:

Peace.  A smaller amount lessens your risk, and your mouth is a less dangerous place for exposure than other places might be.  Note also that semen (the fluid in which sperm swims), along with blood, vaginal secretions, and breast milk - is what should be avoided.  I clarify because sperm might be absent in ejaculate (cum) due to vasectomy but this does nothing to lower HIV risk.

Risk for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) transmission is low, but other STI/STDs can be transmitted more easily.  It's worth getting tested to alleviate your fears and be sure.

Best to you and yours.

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.

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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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