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About Ian
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Expertise
All aspects of HIV and AIDS, with a special interest in a person`s individual perception and understanding of the virus. Why ? Because this will help in prevention !

Experience
As teacher and researcher in the field of HIV and AIDS care.

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I am a lecturer at a University in the UK, and advise a number of organisations on HIV/AIDS and especially the stigma that surrounds HIV.

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To doctorate level.

   

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hiv transmission10/20/2009Ian
  Q: I am a public safety officer. We had to deal with a very drunk and combative person who purposely ...
  A: and I can see why you're worried here. Well, incidents where people (usually in health care - though ...
Night with a shemale10/19/2009Ian
  Q: I live in Europe. After a night of heavy drinking I called an escort service and ordered a shemale. ...
  A: Well, there is a small risk of HIV from oral sex (see this website for more info: ...
im scared!10/19/2009Ian
  Q: Im on a trip to asia and got persuaded into having sex with a professional, i used a condom of ...
  A: Well, in the situation you describe there is a low risk of HIV (less from receiving oral sex - more ...
STD or HIV10/18/2009Ian
  Q: I have been married now for 10 years and have a 5 year old healthy little girl. 10 Years ago I had ...
  A: Well, unprotected sex does carry a risk of HIV, though in a single episode with an infected person, ...
risk for my son10/18/2009Ian
  Q: i have this special problem. i have three years old son who keeps touching or putting things from ...
  A: and I can see why you're worried. But, in the situation you describe, there is no risk of catching ...
hiv duo test rapid10/17/2009Ian
  Q: imj in the uk i have had a duo rapid hiv test tests for antigen and antibody negative at 28 days ...
  A: there is a good chance that you are HIV negative, though most testing centres recommend a follow up ...
hepatitis C and HIV10/16/2009Ian
  Q: How long can hepatitis C live outside the body in wet blood? How long can HIV live in wet blood? ...
  A: Ah - I can see what you're worried about! Well, in this instance there is no risk as far as I can ...
Afraid of Hiv10/15/2009Ian
  Q: and sorry for bad english i ll try to explain i brief my condition 1)first unprotected sex without ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, the symptoms you describe don't sound like HIV to me. Many ...
HIV?10/13/2009Ian
  Q: 15 days ago I performed unprotected oral sex on a woman who's HIV status is unknown to me. 12 days ...
  A: Well, none of the symptoms you describe sound typical of early HIV infection, so they are likely to ...
HIV Question10/12/2009Ian
  Q: About 3 weeks ago I was hanging out with this guy and I had a few drinks. We had sex using a condom ...
  A: and I can see why you're worried here. Well, of course there is a risk of HIV from unprotected sex, ...
scared - oral sex in massage palor10/12/2009Ian
  Q: I am scared out of my mind after a tremendous lapse in judgment where I accepted oral sex at a ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. But, in the situation you describe I can't see a risk of HIV or ...
could you help me with this worry9/17/2009Ian
  Q: I touched her vagina but did not perform oral sex on her. becuase there was I had no condom I ...
  A: Well, there is thought to be a low risk of HIV from oral sex, but more for the person GIVING oral ...
hiv...worried9/17/2009Ian
  Q: I had an encounter w/ another man. i am scared that I was infected with HIV. I did not have sex w/ ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, in the situation you describe I can't see a serious risk ...
is there a risk?9/17/2009Ian
  Q: (since october, but didnt really worry till february but stopped 5th of may). I used to stck my hand ...
  A: Well, I can see why you're asking the question - HIV is carried in blood. But, there needs to be ...
could you help me with this worry9/15/2009Ian
  Q: I touched her vagina but did not perform oral sex on her. becuase there was I had no condom I ...
  A: Well, in this situation there is only very low risk of STI and HIV. I recommend that you do not ...
catching aids9/13/2009Ian
  Q: This may seem like a very silly question, but i am very very paranoid and would like to put my mind ...
  A: Well, I can see why you're concerned, but in this situation I can't see a risk of HIV. Unless you ...
HIV WORRIED9/11/2009Ian
  Q: Two weeks after the last exposure I had nasal congestion, mild muscle and joint aches. The nasal ...
  A: and I can see why you're worried. Well, the symptoms you describe don't sound typical of early HIV ...
ARS Rash and Symptoms9/10/2009Ian
  Q: I know, self diagnosis is dumb...but then again, I did a dumb thing. 8 weeks ago I let a woman ...
  A: Well, you are right that HIV is carried in vaginal fluid...but in the situation you describe, I'm ...
ARS Rash and Symptoms9/10/2009Ian
  Q: I know, self diagnosis is dumb...but then again, I did a dumb thing. 8 weeks ago I let a woman ...
  A: Well, on the basis of what you say, there is no risk of you catching HIV in the situation you ...
HIV?9/8/2009Ian
  Q: The other day I went to the bathroom in a public restroom and apparently, a toilet had overflowed. I ...
  A: I can see why you're concerned, but here there is no risk of HIV infection. Any infected blood would ...
sharing the same bottle9/7/2009Ian
  Q: my friend IS hiv positive... i drank water from the same bottle that he did . is there any chance of ...
  A: and there is no chance of you catching HIV in this situation. HIV is transmitted through 4 body ...
Possible risk8/1/2009Ian
  Q: I am with a friend who's recently discovered that he is HIV+ and I've been trying to help him cope ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, the risk of transmitting HIV is very small - unless there ...
question about testing7/29/2009Ian
  Q: Ian-Hi! It's the worrier about rubbing the eye AGAIN! Ian, I went to my OB/GYN and he ordered an HIV ...
  A: and glad you're finding the information useful. Well, I haven't any actual stats to hand, but the ...
transmission7/29/2009Ian
  Q: I pulled into a parking space and ran over what looked like a tissue with a lot of blood on it. I ...
  A: Infected fluid does have to gain access through some kind of gap in our skin. Just touching is not a ...
should i be worried7/29/2009Ian
  Q: i had unprotected sex but he did not cum. i do not know his status. how likely is it from precum ...
  A: Well, HIV is carried in precum... From a single event with an HIV positive person, the chance of ...
question about testing7/28/2009Ian
  Q: Ian-Hi! It's the worrier about rubbing the eye AGAIN! Ian, I went to my OB/GYN and he ordered an HIV ...
  A: Well, the 10 week date is OK - most tests can detect the virus earlier than the usual 12 weeks, so ...
transmission7/28/2009Ian
  Q: I pulled into a parking space and ran over what looked like a tissue with a lot of blood on it. I ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned - it is always good to be careful about blood. But, in the ...
Totaly Depressed HIV PRIMARY SYMPTOMS?7/27/2009Ian
  Q: Im a 26 years old man and i had a sexual event with a gay men that gave me oral sex without a condom ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, the symptoms you describe are NOT typical of early HIV ...
Dry blood contacting an open wound7/25/2009Ian
  Q: I have a concern I need to address. I had a pimple that i popped and while it was still bleeding. I ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, once infected fluid is dry, the virus is inactivated. In ...
regarding HIV7/25/2009Ian
  Q: well i slept with a woman who is a commercial sex worker. my problem is that when i was doing her ...
  A: Well, if you saw no leaks, then all will be OK. As in all these things, if you have any odd symptoms ...
regarding HIV7/24/2009Ian
  Q: well i slept with a woman who is a commercial sex worker. my problem is that when i was doing her ...
  A: and if you're sure the condom didn't burst, then you don't need to get tested for STDs. If you think ...
Magnetic Couple and Precum from Mutual Masturbation7/24/2009Ian
  Q: Well I have been in a magnetic relationship with an HIV positive male and I am HIV -. We have had ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, in the situation you describe there is minimal risk of HIV ...
Mutual masterbation with gay male7/23/2009Ian
  Q: I am a 31 year old married male (to a woman) who met this guy on the internet for a hand-job. I ...
  A: and in the situation you describe, there is no risk of HIV transmission, even if the guy was HIV ...
Questionable risk and testing7/22/2009Ian
  Q: I have a few questions about a potential hiv exposure. About 1 month ago, I was working and I ...
  A: Well,any dilution to infected fluid makes it less of a risk - though as I mentioned, tears are not ...
hiv transmission during kiss7/22/2009Ian
  Q: I was deep kissing for about 40 minutes. I'm not sure if I have any cuts, but lets say I have a ...
  A: and I can't see a risk of HIV here. You don't need to worry, though I can see why you're concerned ...
Questionable risk and testing7/21/2009Ian
  Q: I have a few questions about a potential hiv exposure. About 1 month ago, I was working and I ...
  A: Well, to my knowledge HIV is not carried in sufficient concentration in tears to pose a risk. The ...
Semen7/21/2009Ian
  Q: Ok a few days ago I met a Guy that has come out and told that he was HIV pos. He explained to me ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, the risk of HIV transmission here is low, but given the ...
hiv transmission during kiss7/21/2009Ian
  Q: I was deep kissing with a girl. I don't feel any blood during our kiss. But I have a little cut ...
  A: Well, you are right that HIV is transmitted in blood, but I can't see a risk of HIV transmission in ...
Receiving Anal Condom Broke!7/20/2009Ian
  Q: Today I did something I had never done before. I had receiving anal sex with a man and the condom ...
  A: I also think you are wise having a test.... However the risk of catching HIV from a single episode ...
Risk of transmission from kitchen injury?7/15/2009Ian
  Q: Today my mother was preparing live crabs when one pinched her so hard that she began to bleed. The ...
  A: and I can see why you're concerned. Well, blood does carry the virus, but in the situation you ...

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