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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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| HIV infecction | 4/8/2008 | Ian |
Q: Hey! Sorry as it might sound a bit disgusting, but I went out with some guy I don't know well and ...
A: Well, I don't consider this to be a risk. I can see you reasoning - its always wise to be careful ...
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| Can you help me ease my head? | 4/7/2008 | Ian |
Q: I had protected sex with a guy in August. He did not cum and neither did I. It was about 10 minutes. ...
A: Well, I can understand your reasoning, but a lot of (fresh) blood would need to gain access to your ...
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| about flow cytometer | 4/7/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: can you tell me that why so we use 2 seperate antibody in flowcytometer while detecting CD4 cell.? ...
A: It is a test to count T cells, not a test to detect HIV. HIV affects CD4 T cells, and progression to ...
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| about diagnosis | 4/7/2008 | Ian |
Q: how can you measure that the person has infection of HIV during window period? it ther any technique ...
A: Well it is possible - some tests look for the virus itself (rather than antibodies - which is what ...
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| blood not making enough gamma globulins | 4/6/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: My brother who is 59 was told some years back by the doctors at the Veteran's hospital where he goes ...
A: Hey Connie, The procedure itself is pretty simple, it's just an injection. I would guess that the ...
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| Can you help me ease my head? | 4/6/2008 | Ian |
Q: I had protected sex with a guy in August. He did not cum and neither did I. It was about 10 minutes. ...
A: and I can understand your concern. I do agree with your medic, though - there is no way that you ...
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| blood not making enough gamma globulins | 4/6/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: My brother who is 59 was told some years back by the doctors at the Veteran's hospital where he goes ...
A: Yes, it sounds like an immunodeficiency disorder if his gamma globulins are so low doctors think ...
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| HIV | 4/5/2008 | Ian |
Q: 2 years ago I had sex witha supiecios person, 7 times. After that I got married another person. We ...
A: Well, it is possible that if you were HIV positive, then your husband would be by now too. You don't ...
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| about detection of hiv in blood | 4/5/2008 | Ian |
Q: how can you detect HIV in your blood during window period? which is the best technique to diagnose ...
A: Well, any test that looks for the virus will 'work' during the window period, though most would also ...
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| Antigen test? Doctor doesn't know! | 4/1/2008 | Ian |
Q: Please help - I had possible exposure with a CSW (broken condom). I tested negative for Chlamydia & ...
A: GUM advice is good - antibody tests are by far the most common. 35 days post-exposure is a bit early ...
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| HIV Exposure Assessment | 4/1/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Here is my situation, about 1 and half months ago on the 3rd of Feb, I had a condom break with a ...
A: With your negative tests, you're most likely truly negative, but I'll answer the questions in order: ...
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| Worried about HIV infection through wound. | 3/31/2008 | Ian |
Q: i went with a girl who is known to be very very sexually active and have unprotected sex. I ofcourse ...
A: and I can understand your anxiety - its always good to be wary about cuts and infected fluids...! ...
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| touch | 3/29/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I had sex with a woman (first time with her) of unknown HIV status. After finishing sex i removed ...
A: It sounds highly unlikely, but theoretically yes it's possible. A HIV positive woman carries virus ...
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| Systemic Lupus | 3/28/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: I am 32 years of age and was diagnosed at 18 years of age with Systemic Lupus. I have done very ...
A: Just to state the obvious, I can definitely give you my opinion on the whys and wherefores of lupus, ...
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| Follow on cut on penis | 3/28/2008 | Ian |
Q: Ian, Thank you for your responses and reassuring comments. In addition to asking you I posted a ...
A: and I agree that the other answer matches mine. I don't think you need to have an HIV test, though ...
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| HIV symptoms, Elisa test negative | 3/27/2008 | Ian |
Q: I would like to know what other contagious virus (not sexually)has the similar symptoms like HIV. I ...
A: there are a number of conditions that have symptoms similar to the ones you describe. If your ELISA ...
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| oral | 3/26/2008 | Ian |
Q: Last night this guy I've been talking too for a couple of months now preformed oral sex on me we had ...
A: Well, oral sex does carry a slight risk of HIV (if the person ejaculates) and passing on STDs (for ...
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| HIV | 3/25/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: If I sat on my partners penis while it was flat for one minute, is it possible I could have been ...
A: Hey Amy, I don't think there's any risk here. To get infected in this scenario you'd need 2 things: ...
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| Oil based Lube | 3/20/2008 | Sylvie |
Q: Prior to engaging in this portected sex I had used a massage oil on her breats back and buttocks. I ...
A: Hey there Mike, Unfortunately any contact with oil weakens latex through a chemical reaction, and I ...
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| Follow up cut on penis | 3/20/2008 | Ian |
Q: my two main concerns regarding my exposure are: The area was negligibaly covered by the condom, it ...
A: Well, I'm not sure about the specific risks in MP, but it does sound like you took all the ...
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