| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| sputum in condom | 3/20/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: i had oral sex with a whore, and i used condom but before fixing the condom she spat on the condom. ...
A: The good news is that saliva alone carries no risk of HIV transmission. It is possible, however, to ...
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| contraction through bashing | 3/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: i was recently bashed in the attempt of being robbed. My concern is what is the likelihood of ...
A: Well, even though there was a lot of blood around, if it was only yours, then there is minimal risk ...
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| HIV Transmission | 3/19/2008 | Ian |
Q: I recently visited a SW in a massage parlour, in Birmingham with deep regret. It was unprotected ...
A: Well, in the situation you describe there is very little chance of catching HIV, so you don't need ...
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| AIDS/HIV scare | 3/19/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I engaged in sexual activity with a woman 2 nights ago who I did not know. I asked her if she was ...
A: There's very little risk. Catching HIV through giving or receiving oral sex is extremely rare ...
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| How accurate and conclusive Eliza test after 12 months would be? | 3/18/2008 | Ian |
Q: I have done more than 8 different tests and really want to set an end to my worry! I am not goning ...
A: Well, it does sound to me that you don't need to be tested again - your tests are conclusive. ...
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| Worried about HIV infection through prostitute.. | 3/18/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I'm worried if I am infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. I went to this bar and talked with a ...
A: It's not a stupid question, don't worry! If the wound was pink and tender, or scabbed, rather than ...
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| Worried about HIV infection through prostitute.. | 3/17/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I'm worried if I am infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. I went to this bar and talked with a ...
A: Good news - there is no risk here. HIV doesn't like saliva - you would both have had to have large ...
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| how deep is deep cut/sore | 3/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: Really appreciate if you could help me with my problem. I have been reading about HIV and how you ...
A: Well, it sounds like you have most of the answers already! As to how deep a cut should be - it must ...
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| How accurate and conclusive Eliza test after 12 months would be? | 3/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: I have done more than 8 different tests and really want to set an end to my worry! I am not goning ...
A: Well, if you've had 8 tests, and they're all negative, then I think you can be pretty sure you don't ...
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| I think I'm a ocd hiver but still have a question please help | 3/14/2008 | Ian |
Q: I'm a dental assistant and in my line of work there is a lot of splatter mostly saliva but ...
A: Well, HIV is very hard to catch, even in the situations you describe. Blood needs to get deep into ...
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| HIV testing | 3/12/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: If a person has a negative HIV RNA test a two weeks after possible exposure (protected vaignal sex), ...
A: It's looking good. You've used a number of different tests for both virus and antibody, and your ...
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| exposure as a nurse | 3/11/2008 | Ian |
Q: Ok, so here is my concern, I am a ICU nurse, we cared for a patient(who at the time we did not know ...
A: and I can understand your concern. Well, the vast majority of care workers who've caught HIV at ...
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| HIV testing - Oraquick | 3/4/2008 | Ian |
Q: I had a HIV test 1, 4 and 6 weeks post unprotected sex. Is there any reason for any more testing? ...
A: many people have sero-converted by 6 weeks, so HIV can be detected by the test. But, in case of late ...
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| HIV test | 3/3/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Is 3rd generation of HIv1/2I mean(SD BIOLINE HIV1/2 3.0 test) conclusive and definitive at 13 weeks ...
A: You sent me this question last week as well! :) To reiterate in the public forum, yes, it is 99% ...
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| Immune and temperature swings | 3/3/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Is there any research on stress caused on the immune system by large swings in ambient temperature ...
A: Awesome question, very interesting! Despite all the hype, the truth is that no-one really knows, ...
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| oral sex and hiv | 3/3/2008 | Ian |
Q: im worried i receieved oral sex from a woman that i recently found out was hiv positive what are ...
A: Well, the chance of catching HIV in the situation you describe is very low...the only way HIV can ...
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| 33 days with 100.5 fever, is this a virus? | 2/29/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: after 33 days of testing the doctors told me that I have FUO (fever of unknown origin) and said I ...
A: Sounds pretty tricky. I would definitely get another opinion. It's really not normal to have a fever ...
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| HIV test | 2/24/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Is ngative HIV1/2 test(Modern test) at three month conclusive and definitive regardless the risk? ...
A: I'm not a medical doctor, but I can tell you that if your test was negative at 3 months, you are ...
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| are these ars symptoms | 2/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: i would really appreciate if I can get a honest answer about the following symptoms following my ...
A: Well, sometimes fever isn't present. As to whether they happen one after the other - I would expect ...
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| rubbing alcohol and condoms | 2/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: Ian I recieved a blowjob from a sex worker with a condom, but the woman first cleaned off the ...
A: Well, anything other than water-based products can cause problems, increasing the likelihood of a ...
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| low T count | 2/20/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Hey I have a low T count but negative for HIV, do u know what else can cause it? and I know they r ...
A: Hey Kitty, There are a few things that can cause low T cells. Presuming you haven't had low T cells ...
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| Massage parlor | 2/18/2008 | Ian |
Q: I was at this massage parlor and I heard from a friend that the lady will massage you and follow up ...
A: There is no risk here...you don't need to worry. HIV can be carried in breast milk, but it would ...
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| rash | 2/9/2008 | Ian |
Q: I recently got a small rash on my stomach, and a average to small rash on my side. Im not sure what ...
A: Well, if you're having 'odd' rashes, I would recommend seeing a medic to get it checked out. But, it ...
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| HIV Test | 2/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: I am joey and i had a sexually active past, upon intoxication it so happened once that i forgot to ...
A: at 5 months a standard HIV test can be fairly conclusive (the vast majority of people, if infected ...
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| hiv/aids | 2/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: If it is hiv you said its not your area of xpertise Is it safe to assume this is not aids related? I ...
A: can you resend the details and I'll take another look. But, if your test at 5 months is negative, ...
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| HIV Worries | 2/4/2008 | Ian |
Q: i have had unprotected sex once, but got tested a year later and was relieved to find it was ...
A: Well, if you've always had protected sex, then there is no chance you could have caught HIV... If ...
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| Environment!!!! | 2/2/2008 | Ian |
Q: I've heard the HIV virus can live only for about 20 minutes out of body and it's a weak virus.What ...
A: Well, its important to remember that HIV is very hard to catch apart from specific routes of ...
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| HIV | 2/1/2008 | Ian |
Q: Good Day !!! I would like to ask why is it that HIV + patients are more likely to have tuberculosis ...
A: Well, my understanding is HIV damages a person's immune system, so makes it easier for them to catch ...
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| STD and HIV through Handjob | 1/24/2008 | Ian |
Q: I received a handjob from a gay male. I am not sure of his STD/HIV status. Also not sure if there ...
A: Well, its very unlikely you've caught HIV - in 99% of cases, HIV spreads only through unprotected ...
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| hiv infection | 1/23/2008 | Ian |
Q: I do not indulge in drugs - this is the best way of course! However a couple of incidents in my ...
A: Well, I can't see a risk of catching HIV in these situations - there isn't enough (potentially) ...
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| can i get hiv/aids from hand job? | 1/19/2008 | Ian |
Q: .. This might seem a stupid question but please please help me out.... i was with a girl and ...
A: Well, it doesn't sound like this is a situation where HIV is a risk - there wouldn't be enough fresh ...
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| oral sex and hiv | 1/19/2008 | Ian |
Q: i am a male 30 years old i had unprotected oral sex from a girl just over 2 months ago it was only ...
A: Well, I can understand your anxiety - and it sounds like you have something, BUT you won't have HIV. ...
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| hiv virus | 1/17/2008 | Ian |
Q: How long can the HIV virus contained in blood or bloody phlegm survive in snow or ice?
A: Well, HIV is inactivated once infected fluid dries. If kept in warm & moist (lab) conditions, the ...
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| Blood in my eyes | 1/16/2008 | Ian |
Q: Last week i found out that my best friend is HIV positive and well one day we were hanging out he ...
A: Well, there is a slight risk of HIV transmission here, though it is pretty low, and depends on a ...
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| Hiv | 1/14/2008 | Ian |
Q: How long HIV infected blood remains inside of the needle or in the syringe still active. Thanks. ...
A: Well, as I said, once fluid is dry, the HIV is inactivated. BUT - to be on the safe side, it is ...
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| worries | 1/12/2008 | Ian |
Q: i'm a male.70 days ago i had one unprotected sex with a woman from philippine with unknown hiv ...
A: You are right - if this is thrush, this is a LATE sign of HIV infection (and appears YEARS after ...
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| oraquick and a cold | 1/9/2008 | Ian |
Q: I took the oraquick test, i tested positive for HIV, but, I had a cold at the moment of the ...
A: Well, the oraquick test does occasionally throw up a false positive result for a range of reaons; I ...
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| worries | 1/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: i'm a male.70 days ago i had one unprotected sex with a woman from philippine with unknown hiv ...
A: Well, these symptoms could be caused by lots of things - but the situation you describe does sound ...
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| GF HIV negative but with low CD4 count | 1/7/2008 | Ian |
Q: My girlfriend (now ex) is negative for ELISA HIV 1+2. I think she may be infected and can not trust ...
A: Well, I'm not a medic, so wouldn't like to make assumptions. BUT URL also looks useful; it includes ...
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| Contracting Aids/HIV rec'g Oral sex | 1/6/2008 | Ian |
Q: Is it possible for a male to contract HIV/AIDS from an infected partner when receiving oral sex.
A: This is highly unlikely. There IS a slight risk for the person giving oral sex, though. For more ...
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