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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| hiv transmission | 10/20/2009 | Ian |
| 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 shemale | 10/19/2009 | Ian |
| 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! | 10/19/2009 | Ian |
| 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 HIV | 10/18/2009 | Ian |
| 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 son | 10/18/2009 | Ian |
| 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 rapid | 10/17/2009 | Ian |
| 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 HIV | 10/16/2009 | Ian |
| 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 Hiv | 10/15/2009 | Ian |
| 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? | 10/13/2009 | Ian |
| 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 Question | 10/12/2009 | Ian |
| 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 palor | 10/12/2009 | Ian |
| 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 worry | 9/17/2009 | Ian |
| 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...worried | 9/17/2009 | Ian |
| 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? | 9/17/2009 | Ian |
| 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 worry | 9/15/2009 | Ian |
| 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 aids | 9/13/2009 | Ian |
| 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 WORRIED | 9/11/2009 | Ian |
| 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 Symptoms | 9/10/2009 | Ian |
| 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 Symptoms | 9/10/2009 | Ian |
| 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? | 9/8/2009 | Ian |
| 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 bottle | 9/7/2009 | Ian |
| 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 risk | 8/1/2009 | Ian |
| 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 testing | 7/29/2009 | Ian |
| 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 ... | ||
| transmission | 7/29/2009 | Ian |
| 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 worried | 7/29/2009 | Ian |
| 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 testing | 7/28/2009 | Ian |
| 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 ... | ||
| transmission | 7/28/2009 | Ian |
| 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? | 7/27/2009 | Ian |
| 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 wound | 7/25/2009 | Ian |
| 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 HIV | 7/25/2009 | Ian |
| 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 HIV | 7/24/2009 | Ian |
| 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 Masturbation | 7/24/2009 | Ian |
| 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 male | 7/23/2009 | Ian |
| 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 testing | 7/22/2009 | Ian |
| 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 kiss | 7/22/2009 | Ian |
| 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 testing | 7/21/2009 | Ian |
| 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 ... | ||
| Semen | 7/21/2009 | Ian |
| 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 kiss | 7/21/2009 | Ian |
| 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! | 7/20/2009 | Ian |
| 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? | 7/15/2009 | Ian |
| 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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