| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| HIV transmission | 7/5/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: a couple of weeks ago i was at a party with a friend and i took a sip of my friends drink. i ws ...
A: HIV virions are found in mucus. Now the thing is that you need a certain concentration of virus ...
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| cut from environmental surface - real risk - sacred and confused | 7/3/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: I live with a friend who is hiv+. Yesterday he scraped his leg against the edge of the bed and hurt ...
A: Well someone, The thing is that in this incident there are many variables. Like how deep was the ...
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| cut from environmental surface - real risk - sacred and confused | 6/29/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: I live with a friend who is hiv+. Yesterday he scraped his leg against the edge of the bed and hurt ...
A: The risk is minimal since HIV virions 'die' very radiply out of fluid. Now it maybe wise to ask if ...
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| hiv and escorts | 6/25/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: Unfortunately during my stag do my mates got me an escort. I must say a was drunk and felt bad, ...
A: People that work in the sex industy have a significantly higher risk of contracting an HIV infection ...
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| Worries. | 6/21/2008 | Ian |
Q: I was very very drunk last night and ended up having unprotected sex with a girl I met in a bar. I ...
A: Well unprotected sex does carry a risk of catching HIV, whether or not you ejaculate. From a single ...
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| Stress and anxiety | 6/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: (I am the risk from drink-swap with a kiss) guy. Also, it was very comforting to hear that my ...
A: Well, your symptoms do sound pretty non-specific. If the persist, then it may be worth seeing a ...
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| Risk from a drink-swap with a kiss | 6/15/2008 | Ian |
Q: First of all thanks a lot for this great work. My question is somewhat a repeat of a question that ...
A: I'm certain that the virus would pose no risk in the situation you describe - the beer would ...
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| Risk from a drink-swap with a kiss | 6/15/2008 | Ian |
Q: First of all thanks a lot for this great work. My question is somewhat a repeat of a question that ...
A: Well, as you know, HIV spreads via fresh infected fluid gaining access through a deep cut or wound, ...
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| Unprotected Sex | 6/14/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: I am a male and recently had unprotected sex with another male. I penetrated him for about 10-15 ...
A: The chances are about 1 in 300 that there was transmission. But chances vary, depending on the viral ...
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| HIV from CT Scanner | 6/14/2008 | Ian |
Q: I was fixing a CT Scanner with one of my colleague and after we finished I noticed that I scratched ...
A: I haven't heard of this before (involving a CT scanner....). Anyway, whilst of course HIV is ...
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| occupational exposure to HIV | 6/13/2008 | J. Symons |
Q: I am a physician and recently (4 weeeks ago) I had an accident in my work. A man came and show me a ...
A: The large furuncle on his back could have developed due to the fact that he is immune deprived. A ...
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| hiv test | 6/10/2008 | Ian |
Q: i had a risky ancounter with an african prostitute when my condom slipped off and i was exposed for ...
A: Well, this encounter was risky so you were very wise having a test. As to timings, most people have ...
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| saliva blood mix getting into eye | 6/9/2008 | Ian |
Q: I had almost finished asking you my questions when I hit the space bar having everything I had ...
A: and I can understand why you may be anxious. You are right of course, part of our eye is mucous ...
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| HIV, living on surfaces, and transmission | 6/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: Almost 3 years ago I was in a relationship with a man for about 6 months, we always used a condom, ...
A: and I can understand your anxiety. BUT - I can reassure you that there is NO chance of catching ...
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| boils | 6/5/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I began getting a pain in my neck that makes it hard to talk and swallow.I get the pain during pms.I ...
A: You poor thing! That sounds really awful, boils are SUCH horrible things aren't they? I'm not ...
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| Medical treatment of MRSA (Staphylococcus Aureus) | 6/4/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: We are IT company located in Bulgaria and sincerely ask You for help and Your professional advice. ...
A: Sorry to hear your colleague has been struggling with this infection. It is one of the toughest ...
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| hiV?????? WHat's this??? | 6/1/2008 | Ian |
Q: On May 12 I had intercourse. I saw when my partner wore a condom before it, but afterwards the ...
A: Well, your symptoms are quite generic, and could be caused by lots of things. My feeling is that you ...
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| immune? | 6/1/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: In last 18 months have had ITP, 10 bladder infections, 2 bacterial pneumonias,20 herpes outbreaks. ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you haven't been well lately. It definitely, definitely sounds like an immune ...
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| HIV from fleshlight | 5/25/2008 | Ian |
Q: I used a sex toy that didn't belong to me, and I'm worried about the possibility of catching HIV if ...
A: Well, HIV can live for some time, though if the fluid its in dries, then the virus becomes inactive. ...
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| AIDS - HIV | 5/24/2008 | Ian |
Q: Thanx for your time. I just did a very stupid thing, I was drunk and didn't realise. I live in ...
A: Well, as I said the chance is small for HIV, and and perhaps a little more for sexually transmitted ...
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| AIDS - HIV | 5/23/2008 | Ian |
Q: Thanx for your time. I just did a very stupid thing, I was drunk and didn't realise. I live in ...
A: Well, unprotected sex (and oral sex) does carry a risk of catching HIV, though the risk is higher ...
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| Oral sex and AIDS | 5/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: I am a male,had an oral sex with a girl(she sucked)with no condom but NO-SEX.It took less than one ...
A: Well, in the situation you describe the risk of you catching HIV is negligible - you should not ...
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| slight risk | 5/19/2008 | Ian |
Q: I have read alot of material on HIV lately following a stupid act of giving someone oral sex and ...
A: Well, oral sex does carry a slight risk for the 'active' person, though this is lower than ...
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| Massage Parlor BJ | 5/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: I just came back from this massage parlor. After the massage, she gave me a Blow job with a condom ...
A: Well, if the condom looked intact then it will be OK - and in oral sex, it is the OTHER person (who ...
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| Massage Parlor BJ | 5/16/2008 | Ian |
Q: I just came back from this massage parlor. After the massage, she gave me a Blow job with a condom ...
A: Well, I can't see a risk of HIV here - there is no opportunity for infected fluid to pass on the ...
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| number of times.. | 5/13/2008 | Ian |
Q: should have asked this at the same time, so sorry, but if you have the HIV virus and you have sex ...
A: Well, it IS possible for a person already infected with HIV to be infected with ANOTHER strain, and ...
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| HIV in puss | 5/13/2008 | Ian |
Q: I'm working with teenagers and one asked if HIV can be passed through puss, eg from acne/ face ...
A: But, I would say no - HIV is not passed on in this way...HIV is carried in 4 body fluids (semen, ...
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| immunity | 5/3/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Would passive immunity be able to get rid body off virus infected cells?
A: No, passive immunity wouldn't help here. Passive immunity is the transfer of antibodies from one ...
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| Risk of infection, worried about ARS symptoms | 4/25/2008 | Ian |
Q: I'd like to thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. I'm a 18-year-old ...
A: and I can see why you're worried. Well, from a one-off episode of unprotected sex, the chance of ...
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| Samshed mosquitoes Risk? | 4/23/2008 | Ian |
Q: OK well I smashed a misquitoe. it wasn't on me or anything Just resting on the chair. But I noticed ...
A: and I can see why you are concerned. But, in this instance there is no risk of HIV transmission - ...
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| im so scared.. | 4/23/2008 | Ian |
Q: i had sex with a us military guy, stationed in germany.. im in the us. had unprotected sex 2 times. ...
A: and I can see why you're worried. Well, the risk of catching HIV in a single 'encounter' with and ...
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| can i contract hiv thourgh kissing with a cut in the mouth | 4/22/2008 | Ian |
Q: i had a cut in the mouth between the teeth and lips i bit my self by mistake one hour before i met a ...
A: Well, I can understand your anxiety, and in the presence of blood, sores and cuts, it is wise to be ...
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| can i contract hiv thourgh kissing with a cut in the mouth | 4/22/2008 | Ian |
Q: i had a cut in the mouth between the teeth and lips i bit my self by mistake one hour before i met a ...
A: I don't see a risk of HIV transmission here. For HIV to be passed on, fresh infected fluid would ...
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| Hoping I am ok | 4/21/2008 | Ian |
Q: I hope you can help me, Ian. I am pretty nervous and scared. I was with another guy. We open ...
A: and I can understand your anxiety. But, in the situation you describe, I can't see a real risk of ...
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| what is the probability i have hiv | 4/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: about 8 months ago i foolishly had unprotected sex with a boy, it only lasted around 5 minutes and ...
A: and I can understand your concern - unprotected sex does carry a risk, not just of HIV, but other ...
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| HIV infection from touching infected spectacles | 4/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: I was at a store recently and trying out few sunglasses. Then I noticed that the person that handed ...
A: You don't need to be concerned. For HIV to be passed on, a large amount of fresh infected fluid ...
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| hiv contraction/transmission | 4/14/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Can a person contract HIV via being bit by a mosquito or other insect that had recently bit an HIV ...
A: Interesting questions..! You definitely can't get HIV from a mosquito bite (thank goodness - I don't ...
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| HIV from pinprick? | 4/13/2008 | Ian |
Q: I was at a wedding dress fitting with a seamstress last week and got pricked with one of the pins, ...
A: and I can understand your anxiety. BUT - I DON'T consider that in the case you describe that there ...
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| lacking antibodies | 4/11/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I have suffered from chronic sinus problems (nasal congestion, coughing) for almost 8 years (since I ...
A: Interesting situation! Sorry for the delay but I wanted to check with a colleague who specializes in ...
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| question | 4/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: I have been doing so much reading my mind is swimming. I began having a burning mouth about 6 months ...
A: Well, if oral thrush was linked to an HIV infection, it would certainly show up on a test! (thrush ...
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