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A: Thanks for your question,Your tests have already told you that your are negative for HIV (both 1 and 2). You waited more than enough time to get accurate results!That being said, if you (or your children) are feeling unwell, it must be because of something else. Following up with a doctor who can examine you face to face is the only way to figure out the cause.Hope this helps,Erik

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A: There's no risk of HIV from a situation like this.Hope this helps,Erik

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A: Hi there,A sore throat is not indicative of an HIV infection. However, since both incidences were unprotected, the risk was increased. Overall, the risk still remains fairly low. You were the insertive partner, and it was only two times. And yes, circumcised men do have a lower risk of being infected. You can go in for a preliminary test at 28 days, and a final one at 90. I am confident both will be negative.In health,Richard

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A: Dear friend:Because HIV does not have any symptoms the only way to know for sure if you have been infected is to take an HIV test. Now a days testing is not as daunting as it was in the past as there are options to where you can take a test without having to have blood drawn. I hope that this calms your fears and encourages you to get tested that you might know your status.

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A: Dear friend:When we use a condom consistently, constantly, and properly the chances of HIV infection are slim to none. Condoms are a preventive means to keep individuals from contracting sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.

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A: Dear friend:For that encounter you just described you would still be within the window period. Red dots and a rash are not indicators of HIV, as HIV does not have any signs or symptoms. I would encourage you to get a full health screen, as well as an HIV test. Reason being is that sometimes we can be infected with other sexually transmitted infections and not know it, as an HIV test only looks for HIV antibodies.

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A: Dear Friend:I feel your concern. The longevity of life when it comes to HIV medication is often a result of adherence to the regimen that the doctor has prescribed to you. As long as the both of you follow what the doctor has prescribed for you, and aren't putting yourself at risk, and staying healthy, you should be able to live a long time. God speed.

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A: Dear Friend:You cannot contract HIV from the method that you just described.

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A: Dear Friend:I feel your pain, and would like to encourage you. Because you believe in God you are forgiven, as a Christian forgiveness has and is granted to you through the love of God displayed in His son. When we feel like we are not forgiven it usually means we have not forgiven ourselves, as God is always willing and able to forgive as there is no sin that we commit that He will not forgive us from. Forgiveness means to cancel the debt that is owed to another. Scripture teaches that the ...

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A: Dear Friend:I can understand your concern and worry, I would encourage you to get a full health screen for sexually transmitted diseases. HIV does not have any specific signs, but other sexually transmitted diseases do. Also for HIV to be transmitted the person you engage in sex with must be HIV positive and there must be a transmission of blood, semen, and vaginal fluid from the person who is positive. Once again I would sincerely encourage you to get a health screening.

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A: Hi there,Oil-based products like Vaseline can weaken latex condoms and increase teh likelihood that they will break. In this case it sounds like you were ok because the condom did not break. In the future, be sure to use water-based or silicone lube. As an alternative, you can use non-latex condoms as those can be used with oil-based lubes.In health,Richard

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A: Hello thereYes definitely. HIV can impact all people differently. IT depends on many factors including the amount of HIV virus in your system, whether or not you are on HIV medications and other factors that are specific to that person such as their age. It is always good to talk about what each of your labs means with your provider so you can understand how HIV (or other medical issues) and medications are impacting your body. Take care,LHW

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A: Dear friend:Anytime that you are fearful of infection it is best to get tested to just be on the safe side. I will say based on your description there was not a possibility for you to be infected. Also to contract HIV the blood must have HIV in it. and vice versa with the other bodily fluids that transmit HIV which are semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. The key is that the person with these bodily fluids must be HIV positive. If not there is no transmission of HIV.

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A: Dear Friend:You can kiss without fear of transmission, as HIV cannot be transmitted by saliva.

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A: Dear friend:I would suggest that you make an appointment with a dermotologist to check you skin. As this does not sound HIV related, as HIV does not have specific signs or symptoms.

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A: Dear friend:Based on what you have described you cannot contract HIV this way.

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A: Dear friend:The only way that there is a chance for infection is that the Condom broke. I will say this that using two condoms at once (known as doubling up) is not a good idea as the friction from sex can cause the condoms rubbing against each other to break. One condom per each sexual encounter is enough. God speed.

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A: Another number to follow is the CD4% which is a more stable number over time, as the CD4 count can fluctuate for many reasons. All of those CD4 counts are in the normal range (500-1500), and as stated, can vary. Hard to know why the HIV viral load dropped significantly prior to starting Atripla, and then why it has decreased significantly after treatment started. I think it will be important to see the followup numbers now and see whether the viral load is undetectable.

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A: Dear friend:If a person is HIV negative they will not show signs of being positive. Especially when there are no signs that come with being HIV positive. The only way a person can know their HIV status is by taking an HIV test. God speed.

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A: Dear friend:That test was too early for that exposure, as you where still in what is called the window period. I would advise you to take another test. God speed.

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A: Hepitatis is generally not passed through kissing, if you are feeling anxious about things I would encourage you to get a health screen.

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A: Hi there,Testing done at 90 days or great is considered conclusive. You are HIV negative from this incident. In health,Richard

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A: Dear friend:This sounds like something that you should take to a doctor, and I would encourage you to do so. God speed.

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A: Dear friend:Since HIV does not have any signs or symptoms I would encourage you to go and get a HIV test, as the rash could be due to something else. Most Sexually transmitted diseases do not have any symptoms that are easily identifiable. Hopefully you will go and get a screening and find out what is causing your rash. God speed.

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A: Dear friend from what you have described it does not seem that there was much risk. I would encourage you to go and get tested to be on the safe side of things. God speed.

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