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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 8/17/2006


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Hi
My questions:
1.) Could you please inform all possible symtons of HIV/AIDS.

2.) Safe sex methods to avoid any transmission to any one of the partner.

Thanks & regards
Jamshed


Answer
1. There are a limitless number of symptoms associated with HIV/AIDS. HIV attacks the immune system which makes the person more vulnerable to other infections. The symptoms come from these other infections-and there are tons that a person can get.

2. Safer sex reduces the likelihood of transmitting HIV but it is not 100% effective. To reduce the chances, always wear a latex condom during anal and vaginal sex. Follow the instructions carefully. Whenever performing oral sex on a man, ask that he wear a condom so semen does not enter your mouth. When performing oral sex on a woman, use plastic wrap as a barrier between your mouth and her body so her fluids do not enter your mouth. Also, never share needles if injecting drugs.  

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

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I can answer 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 become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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