Hepatitis B is contagious and is transmitted when one comes in contact with semen, vaginal fluid and blood of an infected person. Saliva of a person living with HBV is … Read Full Answer
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Hello There, please I have a question concerning Herpes blood testing. How much reliable is the IgG testing for past infection and for current infection?
Herpes is a common viral infection and many people with herpes may not have any symptoms or confuse it for another skin condition … Read Full Answer
Why can’t the nurse just give me the pills to treat my girlfriend when I was told I have chlamydia? She’s already pissed off with me and now she has to go in herself.
I’m sorry to hear that chlamydia is putting a strain on your relationship right now, but you’ve done the right thing in getting tested and letting your partner know the … Read Full Answer
The new mechanic at my work has hep c. What can I do to make sure I don't get hep c from him? We work together and eat lunch together almost everyday.
Casual contact (sharing toilets, drinking glasses, working together, shaking hands, hugging…) with a person living with Hep C, poses no transmission risk … Read Full Answer
Do I have to be sexually active to get a Pap test done?
A pap test (sometimes called a “pap smear”) is a test used to check the cervix for early signs of cancer. Pap tests can find cancer cells or cells that could turn into cancer … Read Full Answer
Can somebody get Hepatitis C by eating contaminated food at a restaurant?
No Hepatitis C is NOT transmitted by eating or sharing food nor by other social contacts such as hugging, holding hands, sharing utensils, sneezing, or breastfeeding. Hep C virus is transmitted … Read Full Answer
HIV can't pass from a woman to a man right? It's just man to man or man to woman.
Evidence indicates that the most common route of HIV transmission is sex. Condomless penis-vagina sex can put either of the partners at risk for transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. … Read Full Answer
Can you get pregnant the first time?
People can get pregnant the first time they have penis-vagina sex. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also possible the first time for many kinds of sex. … Read Full Answer
I am having smelly discharge from my vagina. What could that be? Should I stop having sex with my boyfriend?
Smelly discharge from the vagina could be a symptom of: a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea. The good news is there are tests and treatments for all of these … Read Full Answer
Does kissing spread HIV?
“HIV spreading through kissing” is a myth. There are only 5 body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal fluid and breast milk) that have the ability to transmit HIV. Saliva, … Read Full Answer
What is the difference between HIV 1 and HIV 2?
HIV 1 and HIV 2 – both these types are transmitted in exactly the same ways, and people should adapt the same prevention methods … Read Full Answer
HIV lives in the blood, so does having sex with someone on her period increase my risk of getting HIV?
Whether the individual is menstruating or not, condomless vaginal sex, can be a risk factor for passing on sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs) like … Read Full Answer
Is there a cure for HIV?
Unfortunately there is no cure for HIV, though cure related research is happening all over the globe. However, there is effective treatment for HIV that can improve a person’s immune … Read Full Answer
Are there any infections that can pass from a nipple to a baby in breastfeeding?
Some sexually transmitted infections or medications to treat them can affect breastfeeding. There are benefits to talking to your doctor or nurse about STIs, STI medications you are taking and … Read Full Answer
I was at a party and got really drunk with this girl. We didn't have sex, but what infections could I get from touching her breasts and her butt hole with my bare hands?
There are 2 considerations here: sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the potential impact of alcohol on a sexual encounter. Our intact skin is a great defense against most STIs. Touching … Read Full Answer
Can I get STIs easier if I use an IUD for birth control?
IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) are a long acting, highly effective and reversible birth control method. The IUD itself does not increase the risk of STIs, but it also does not prevent STIs. … Read Full Answer
What is the difference between a blood HIV test and a finger poke HIV test?
There are different types of tests that help in diagnosing if a person is infected with HIV or not. Two most prominent ones are … Read Full Answer
They used to say that you could share needles if you washed them out first. is that still true?
Sharing needles raises the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). The most certain way of avoiding contamination is by … Read Full Answer
