What could cause increased incidents of infection (other than HIV)?
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Poor diet,anemia,life style, chest infections can hang around 4 ever... so it seems when u get one! think u should maybe get a HIV test u say u are celibate "NOW" so guess u have had sexual relationships before your celibacy and the HIV virus can lay dormant for many years  as 4 people finding out that u have had a test "its your life" and tho at the moment there is not a cure if u start a course of medication it can help with the symptoms  and some say helps hold back the onset of the big "A" that's all I can say on the subject............. hope u recover soon I really do !
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Yes. There are a lot of other ways like Using infected needles, etc.\nYou can find a lot of info at http://www.thebody.com/
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One of the infections that is on the sharpest increase is oral STD's--gonnorrhea and chlamydia especially. If you're are a monogomist and he is as well, and you both are free, then you don't have to worry. Other than that I would stick to the flavoured condoms.
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check the virus database at symantec (below) and look at the risk number. The higher the number, the more "deadly".
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Wow some of these answers are scaring me.\n\nAIDS is caused by a VIRUS - HIV - not by people.  \n\nWhoever it was that said its been around for a long time had it right - and we won't ever know for sure how and when it started.\n\nYes, it was first identified as a "gay man's disease," but obviously, or I thought obviously, we had moved beyond that.  \n\nAnd if its "punishment," then how do you explain babies becoming infected, and the people that were infected early on from blood transfusions, etc?\n\nCome on people.  Get logical here.\n\nViruses aren't punishments.  Viruses and bacteria don't take personal inventories of those they infect.  They just biologically do their thing, and that is to make people sick.  \n\nHIV isn't a punishment anymore than the common cold or the flu is.
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AIDS is caused by a virus HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)\nOn can get infected by HIV by,\nunprotected penetrative sex (vaginal, anal, oral) with an infected partner,.\nTransfusion of infected blood and blood products.\nContaminated needles and syringes and \nFrom an infected mother to her baby before, during delivery or through breast milk.\n\nCondoms make sex safer when used properly but they are not 100 percent safe. Safety factors to check on when buying and using condoms are,\n- Expiry date of the condom - do not use one which has expired.\n- Storage - condoms should be kept away from the heat (for example, from car glove compartments, direct sunlight), and pressure (for example, sitting on a wallet containing condoms).\n- Making sure that sharp objects do not tear a condom during use.\n- Making sure that the air is expelled from the teat of the condom while wearing, so as to prevent it from bursting during intercourse.\nIts a myth that only gays get it,anybody who has unprotected hetrosexual or homosexual relations with an infected partner(same sex or oppisite sex) is at risk of being infected with HIV.\n\nI'm telling u all I know about HIV since uve answered ur question urself.
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There are several diseases one can get from doing what you did, not the least of which is AIDS or Hepatitis B or C, depending on how sterile the needle was and who used it for what. You need to see a doctor.
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I hope you are joking.  Unprotected sex & using dirty needles for drug abuse are both causes for AIDS and HIV.  HIV is a cause of AIDS. Knowledge is the key and if you are serious i hope you take the time to research.  Not A Laughing Mater!!!
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A high white cell count could be due to an infection,
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Aids infects those don't follow God's moral laws.\nFaithful Christians that don't cheat on their spouses have a very low rate of infection from hiv.
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The increase in cases of meningitis can be traced to three different factors.  First, the emergence of a new strain of bacteria. Second, the mutation of a virus and third poor compliance with vaccination and simple precaution practices (like handwashing).\n\nSee links for specific data.\n\nGood Question!
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Aids, hepatitis, and pretty much any other blood-borne pathogen. They can all be transmitted by blood contact.
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infections, allergies, or even malignancies can cause such results. you should show it to your doctor.
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Causes: Unprotected sex with someone who's HIV positive, Blood transfusion with HIV Positive blood, sharing drug needles with an HIV positive person.\n\nEffects: Potential for Serious illness, compromised immune system, death due to complications from such illnesses. Also, effects include shame, fear, isolation, depression, and hesitancy to have children for fear of passing on the disease.
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NO, although there are some medications that are being used to delay progression of the disease (such as antiretroviral medications) and to control some of its complications (such as antibiotics for frequent overlapping infections).
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). ‘Acquired’ means not inherited. ‘Immune deficiency’ means a breakdown in the body’s immune system. ‘Syndrome’ refers to a range of diseases that may be associated with another disease.\n\nIn this case, diseases that take advantage of the body’s weakened immune system are used to define the onset of AIDS. In Australia, HIV is most commonly spread by sexual intercourse without a condom and through sharing needles, syringes and other injecting equipment.\n\nSymptoms\nSymptoms of HIV are common to a number of other illnesses. If you think you have been put at risk of getting HIV, or if you have any of the signs below (or a combination of them) for a month or longer, you should consult your doctor. Symptoms can include: \n\nFlu-like symptoms \nExtreme and constant tiredness \nFevers, chills and night sweats \nRapid weight loss for no known reason \nSwollen lymph glands in the neck, underarm or groin area \nWhite spots or unusual marks in the mouth \nSkin marks or bumps, either raised or flat, usually painless and purplish \nContinuous coughing or a dry cough \nDiarrhoea \nDecreased appetite.\nHow it is spread \nSomeone who has HIV may not have any symptoms, but they carry the virus and could pass it on through blood or body fluids. HIV can be spread in a number of ways, including: \nUnprotected vaginal or anal sex with someone who has HIV \nSharing injecting equipment and needles with someone who has HIV \nFrom a mother who has HIV to a child during pregnancy, birth or via breastfeeding \nUnprotected oral sex with someone who has HIV (this is less common).\nHIV can’t be spread by social contact\nThere is no evidence to suggest that HIV is spread by ordinary social or family contact such as hugging, shaking hands, sharing household items or through toilets seats, swimming pools or pets. HIV doesn’t live long outside of the body. It can be killed by ordinary household bleach, or soap and warm water.\n\nSafe sex explained\nSafe sex means sex where semen, vaginal secretions or blood are not exchanged between sexual partners. Some safe sexual activities include: \nMutual masturbation \nTouching \nCuddling \nBody-to-body rubbing \nErotic massage. \nCondoms \nUsing condoms properly during intercourse (anal and vaginal) will greatly reduce the risk of spreading HIV. Condoms must be used correctly and with plenty of lubricant. Water-based lubricant should be used, as other types of lubricants will cause condoms to break. Female condoms are also available and should also be used with lubricants. \n\nSafe sex can prevent infection\nHIV can be spread by unprotected anal or vaginal sex with someone who has HIV. Safe sex is recommended if either partner has HIV or if either partner is unsure of whether they have HIV. Other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) such as herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhoea can also be spread by unprotected sex. If either partner has an STI, or if either partner is unsure of whether they have an STI, safe sex is also recommended. HIV infection is more readily acquired or transmitted if either partner is infected with another STI.\n\nHIV and oral sex\nUnprotected oral sex is low risk for spreading HIV but using a condom or avoiding ejaculation into the mouth is recommended when either partner has ulcers or bleeding gums, or has recently brushed or flossed their teeth. Condom use may also prevent the spread of other STIs such as herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These STIs may be spread more easily by unprotected oral sex.\n\nHIV and deep kissing\nOnly very small amounts of HIV are found in the saliva of people who have HIV. For you to get HIV, a lot of saliva would need to get into your blood via ulcers or bleeding gums. Deep kissing is a low risk behaviour for spreading HIV.\n\nHIV and blood products\nSince May 1985, all blood donations in Australia have been tested for HIV. This means that blood transfusion
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No!  It is caused by bacteria.