STD and HIV blood draw? IMPORTANTT!!!!! ANSWER ASAP PLEASE?
600515
Hi - \n\n  There are different ways to test for HIV and other STDs.  Blood may be drawn (usually from your arm) to check for HIV antibodies.  \n\n  Other STDs like chlamydia or gonorhea are tested for by a swab (from your vagina or penis - I don't know if you're male or female).  Other stds like herpes or genital warts can be identified by a visual check.  \n\n  AIDS is identified after you have a positive HIV test.  They check to see what your T cell count is (to check and see how healthy your immune system is) or see if you've had certain opportunistic infections.  There is no single test to determine if someone has AIDS.  \n  \nHope that helps!
1039132
You sound so scared so lets see if we cant help you a little, first dont panic i know but please this makes you ill and your sytoms worse which may well be the case right now.The truth is the risk of aids  is low and the only way to know is a test. Yes scary but it will put an end to all of this. In your phone book there will be a number of a clinic the nhs is your in the uk has private test centres within the hospital they have councilors who can talk to you can tell you of the risks. And help you deal with what is happening and how you feel, it will help. While at the clinic they will also run other test at the same time so then you will know for sure. At this point i will tell you that if you have std it can and will be treated it is not the end of the world, just a huge learning curve for you. Also remember having a cold or flu does not mean that you are ill with anything else, it may of just knocked you side ways and took alittle longer to run its course and you were travelling as well, so your body have of slowed down. There is only one thing to do and that is call your hospital, no one has to know and you dont even have to be called your real name when you get there and no one has to know, but you need to go and get checked out. Remember it may be nothing, it does not sound like hiv or aids, the chances are so so remote and if its std you can be treated. Take care and good luck.
979022
I've gone to many research symposiums on this topic and it always frustrates me how terrified people are of HIV.  While HIV is a deadly/horrific disease, and we all should use protection, HIV is HORRIBLY INEFFICIENT (compared to other sexual viruses) at transmitting itself.  The HIV virus inactivates within minutes of being on a table, exposed to air etc.  In the world of viruses, it is ridiculously wimpy...you could interpret this as being in the presence of condoms etc. \n\nWhat you (more accurately) should be worried about is Herpes, random skin transfections (mollusca contagiosum etc), and Hepatitis.\n\nHepatitis C is usually extremely difficult to catch via sex, but it is hundreds of times more infective than HIV, so if you were doing anything else (heavy kissing, oral etc) there is a chance.  In other words, you could share a razor with a few drops of dried Hep.C blood and catch it, but you could share an old band-aid with many drops of dried HIV blood and you would most likely NOT ever catch anything.   \n\nHerpes can be transmitted VIA THE SKIN.  That's right.  Research says groin-area skin can continually be shedding viral "loads" onto another person in contact, so condoms would not prevent everything.  I wish more people knew this.  Simple skin-to-skin rubbing would be enough, depending on the person "shedding" the viral load.\n\nIn my opinion, wait 2-3 months (that's how long it takes to develop antibodies for most tests) and get tested for everything (HIV, Herpes, Hep. etc).  But, I would stop fretting about the HIV and start worrying about Herpes etc (more likely).  \n\nAnd please, if you want to see a prostitute that is your business and not my judgment.  However, if you ever decide to get in a relationship or have sex with a woman/man who is not a prostitute, please do them the service of getting tested for everything prior and confirming you are negative.
67141
Aids, STD, HCV are transmitted via blood. Open sores on the mouth or on the vigina are problems. Blood is the intergal vehicle for passage though.
714132
It is highly unlikely your boyfreind is infected. If he had no open sores and no blood got into his system then he cannot have HIV. Please stop worrying about it. You're doing yourself far more harm worrying like this. Kiss your young man for me and good luck.
596986
There is a blood test for HIV and a mouth swab for HIV.  For STD's I believe you may be able to do some through blood but most have to be done during a gynecological exam.  You can't be tested for HIV through a vaginal swab that I know of.  These tests can be performed during one visit to the doctor but are two separate tests.
426531
std's do not lead to aids unless you have the HIV virus, which is only one type of std.  there are also many many others.\ndo not hesitate to see a doctor...i can promise you that they have seen and heard things way worse than your 'problem'.  he will probably just prescribe a lotion to apply to the affected area...and before you even get home he would've forgotten all about it.
282305
Definitely go get tested. And don't feel embarrassed about it or anything of the sort if that's the problem-believe me, doctors are used to that. And don't forget that some STDs result in serious cases, so go get tested ASAP.
370351
I think that you are thinking too much, and not about the right things. 1) why in the world didn't you get an HIV test when getting all other tests???do you really think that was fair to your wife? That you may have HIV is very remote from what you describe.\n2) There are so many diseases out there...was the tattoo needle NEW...as in disposable, or one that came from a sterilizer...if not new from package, your danger of catching something there was infinantely higher than sex with a prostitute. 3) Some diseases that are transmitted via tattoo: Hep B, Hep A, Hep C, syph, Malaria, typhus, thyphoid, staph to name a few.\n4) Your syptoms may have nothing to do with either tattoo or sex. Get thee to a doc specializing in diseases..I cannot believe you have not had a battery of work being done on you. YOu could easily have strep infection that has gone way beyone strep throat..such as infection of the heart valves, kidneys, etc. I suspect the "Flu" symptoms are the key here, not the sex or the tattoo. These things could well be confusing the issue. Best of luck to you, and get a damned HIV test..what the hell are you afraid of??
481921
No, that's a deadly urban myth, file it away and forget about it.Unprotected sex {including oral} can transmit HIV regardless of what you do after the act!
272041
Your husband should be fine.  HIV is a fragile virus and can't live outside of the body.  It dies almost instantly.  So any of the virus on the bloody clothes would be dead.  If your husband had an open wound and pressed it up against your sons open would, there maybe risk.  But he was perfectly safe handling the bloody clothes.  Still, its never a safe idea to touch blood without gloves on, regarless of if it is infected with HIV.\n\nAs far as kissing goes, you can't get HIV through kissing.  The only way there would even be a SMALL risk is if it was deep kissing and there was a lesion or cut in his gum so it was blood mixed with saliva.  Even then the risk is very small.  \n\nDon't worry, unless your husband is having unprotected sex with your son, or sharing needles with him, none of you are at rist.  \n\nI've included a link to some good information about HIV and its transmition.  Taken from that link is this information.  Visit the link to find out more.\n\nCan HIV spread through kissing? \nAnswer: Kissing such as on the cheek or lightly on the lips carries no risk of transmitting HIV. In deep kissing there is a small risk because the saliva of an infected person contains few virus particles which by itself is not sufficient to cause the infection. But there could be bleeding gums or ulcers in the mouth and exchange of infected saliva mixed with blood during kissing could transmit the HIV \n\n\nHow is HIV not transmitted?  \nAnswer: HIV cannot spread by casual contact such as touching, holding hands, body contact in crowded public places, shaking hands, working or playing together, sharing food, vessels and clothes, eating food cooked by an infected person, light kissing, mosquito and other insect bites, swimming pools, and toilets.  \n\nQuestion: How long can the virus live outside the human body? \nAnswer: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus is fragile. Once the virus is outside the body in a dry form, it dies immediately. Even in a wet state, it does not live long when exposed to heat, detergents, or disinfectants. When stored in blood banks at 4°C, it can live for about 3 weeks (or longer), or till the white cell disintegrates, but in a frozen state it can survive for years.
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It is pretty unlikely but possible (at least in theory). All other things being equal, my guess is that she would be at greater risk than you.  \n\nIs there some reason to think she is HIV positive?  If so, then I might get tested.  Otherwise...\n\nHIV is less prevalent in women than in men (in the USA).  Unless she is at higher risk (had intimate contact with HIV positive partners, blood transfusions pre-blood screening, iv drug user, etc.), the odds of her having HIV to begin with are small.\n\nThe virus lives a very short time outside of the body and requires a way inside the body -- mucus membrane, cut, etc.  So the HIV virus could -- in theory -- enter through a cut in your hand.\n\nStill, a conversation with your doctor wouldn't be a bad idea!
631457
First, NEVER EVER HAVE SEX WITH SOMEONE WITHOUT WEARING A CONDOM ! There are std's that don't have as noticeable affects in women as what it will in men. Considering this girl is already on birth control pills is a sure indication she has been sexually active already.Since she allowed you to have sex with her not wearing a condom ,safe bet others have had the same priveledge. How do you know she for sure she has not got hiv? You didn't think at the time you had sex that you would be worried about a std right now either did you? People lie, especially when it comes to sex . Don't you think if everybody told the truth about std's and hiv/aids that this problem would be well under control,if not completely extent? Next time wear a condom!! Not for her benefit but for your own safety. As to do you have a STD. Only a doctor will be able TO ANSWER THAT 100% , you should have been there 3 weeks ago. Some std's can make you sterile. If you are to embarrassed to go to the Dr. then call your local health department and see if they can't see you. If you are really worried then call the er at your local hospital and tell them your symptoms without giving your name. Hopefully all you have is a kidney infection. Next time you start to have sex make sure you use a condom! No matter what she may tell you. If your gonna do it be responsible. Good luck!!
1134107
As others have said, HIV/AIDS is contracted through an exchange of bodily fluids...so, a person with HIV/AIDS would have to have their blood, saliva, breast milk, vaginal fluids, semen, etc. enter the bloodstream of another person or enter their system through an orifice, through a wound that leads to the blood stream, through a tear duct, etc. \n\nDepth isn't so much an issue as is the question of whether the infected person is bleeding or leaking a bodily fluid, and where that fluid comes into contact with another. \n\nIf you are worried about a specific incident, I suggest visiting the website for the "Center for Disease Control," or "The National AIDS Fund," or speaking with your health care provider or a member of your local HIV/AIDS testing agency.
601945
First off hiv needs blood.  Just simply touching something doesn't transfer the disease, they has to be broken skin and blood transfer, and then the one receiving has to have broken skin and receive the transfer on that area.  The toothbrush thing I believe was referring to people (eeewwww) that would brush their teeth and then had the brush, right then to their partner or someone else.\nIf you get infected body fluids on your person, in a faily short period of time, last time I heard it lived around 30 second, touched a cut or a orface then ya, you could, maybe get it, but that's alot of if's and maybe's.  If the disease spread that easily, we would all have it by now.  The thing I don't understand is what about mosquitoes?  They have the infected material, in their bodies, and move to the next person?  If I was to worry about something, that would be it.
1172657
2 things.  First, how long has he been married?  HIV can stay hidden for many years, and he may worry about some pre-marital encounter or drug use.  Second, I'm not sure about the doctor's office thing, but I have heard that they are making AIDS tests more routine.  But I can see why you are concerned about this.  I might worry if it was my husband or someone I know's husband, but it's best to be on the safe side & get checked even if you're not really at risk.  \n\nOne more alternative:  it's possible that he just doesn't know how HIV/AIDS is transferred.  Some people still think that having a friend with HIV and hugging them or something like that will cause them to get it.
82310
Possible. One can have HIV infection from infected blood or sexual fluids. If you happen to touch  an infected blood or sexual fluid and you accidentally touch your wound (if you have one) or you happen to touch the part of your sex organ that is most sensitive to the virus (by having sex with yourself as you said??), then you might get HIV...Just making an analysis.