Wednesday, September 28, 2011

My daughter has an HIV/AIDS/STD class tomorrow. What can I expect them to talk to her about

My daughter has an HIV/AIDS/STD class tomorrow. What can I expect them to talk to her about?
I did get a note home, but it was very vague. What can I expect them to teach her?
Primary & Secondary Education - 5 Answers
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just that abstinence is the best way to stay STD free and that you should always use a condom
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Well in my school it involved a speech about different contraceptives/abstinence combined with a graphic PowerPoint with pictures of STDs and info on them.
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Sorry to sound blunt, but what do you think they;re going to talk about? STD's and more specifically HIV and how it can develop into AIDS. I'm sure they will cover safe sexual practices (i.e using diaphragm's and condoms).
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Hopefully , they will say that contact is the way it is transmitted and should be avoided. Also, that people of all lifestyles are apt to contract it as most young heteros (or those who think they are) don't believe they can come into contact with HIV/AIDS. And, yes, if she is taking the class, she knows that it is (or was) spread through gay contact for many years before it jumped to hetero sex about 10 years ago. Sit her down and talk to her when she comes home and don't be embarrassed by what she may tell you. This is sex, not the emotional side of the issue. Think of it as talking about how to avoid the flu or catching a cold. You both will be OK.
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They taught me how HIV/AIDS spread, how it can't spread, what HIV/AIDS is and stands for, that kind of stuff. They didn't talk about STD.



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Saturday, September 24, 2011

How many people have you known are infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS

How many people have you known are infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS?
How many people have you known that are infected with HIV/ AIDS or have been affected by the death or disability of someone with HIV/ AIDS
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered - 4 Answers
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0 which is kinda impressive to me but it could just be bcuz i'm only 17. haha
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A friend of mine died in 2005 it advanced into full blown Aids,my neighbor that recently moved,he has HIV,and a women i know has it.So 3 that i know of.I was tested and i came back negative,thank goodness.
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I've known zero people who is infected or have been affected with HIV/AIDS.
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one my best friend she is 14



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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

is HIV (aids) created between a gay couple ? or it should be transferred from infected source

is HIV (aids) created between a gay couple ? or it should be transferred from infected source ?
if a gay couple are in a sexual realtionship...and they're both not infected and both virus free....will the HIV virus be created between them because its a gay relationship....or should the virus be taken from an infected source (person) ?...how is this virus even created ?
Infectious Diseases - 11 Answers
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No, if neither people are infected with the HIV Virus its not going to play circus tricks and they magically get HIV because they are gay. By the way, plenty of straight people have it too.
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I almost don't want to answer this question because of the pure stupidity of it. An infected person has to give it to them, the disease came from monkeys in Africa not gay people. Gay men have it more commonly than most because anal and oral sex are the easiest way to transmit it.
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HIV is not 'created' between a gay couple...it is xmt'd only is one or both parties have it and gives it to the other same as in any other 'couple' giving a sexually transmitted disease to another. No one is sure how the disease came about. It is NOT a gay curse.
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wow.. you cant be serious..... so youre saying that two guys who both dont have hiv are just going to "create" the virus becuase they are gay? NOOOOOOOOOOO you can only get hiv from an infected person... and even straigh people can get hiv... if ANYONE who has unprotected sex with sumone and they have hiv chances are they will get it.... the virus isnt "created" it is passed on thorough contact... years ago the virus came about.... (unsure how) and it was passed on through contact.. blood, sexual, etc
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no. if neither have it and they only have sex with each other they wont get it..one would have to be infected for the other to get it... its not a gay thing anymore its everyones thing now. protection protection protection is the thing everyone should use when they dont know if one might have it or not. also theres been a rise in elderly people because there not using protection and thinking they cant get it but the can.. and are because they dont think to protect them selfs. so always remember theres not a piece that i would die for yet.
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No, you can only get it from an infected source. Two uninfected people can't give it to each other. Some people think that HIV was contracted from monkeys to humans in the jungle. But i don't know if that's true.
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no, hiv or aids cannot just infect someone because they are gay..you have to be infected by someone who has the infection guy/girl..im not to sure but i dont think they exactly know how hiv or aids came about but the most i heard was someone had sex with a monkey and got the infection and then spread it, but idk how it actually happened
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Its not only gay people that can be infected with HIV Streight people can get it too. HIV is transmitted through unprotected sex with a man or a woman who is infected with the virus. It is a blood born virus which means, for example if a person is bleeding and the wound comes in contact with blood that is hiv infected then the virus can be passed on. Also people can get it through a needle stick injury. Best way to protect yourself ids by wearing a condom and using water based lubricant. Please read the following website www.aidsmeds.com
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HIV/Aids is transfered between an infected person to a partner in an exchange of bodily fluids. Here is a Medical WEB site that will answer your questions. http://www.lifebeat.org/just_the_facts.htm Good Luck
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first of all understand that it's not something that is or was created, as you say. Secondly, unlike people, HIV doesn't discriminate. It's a virus that's sexually transmitted through bodily fluids, and whether those fluids are being passed between gay, straight, bi, tri, down-low, up-low, etc., is not something the virus stops and takes the time to figure out. It doesn't care who you are or what your preference is. It doesn't care whether the two of you are in a relationship or not. It doesn't stop to do an assessment or ask questions about sexual history before it decides to attack. HIV just does what it does, which transmits & infects, and ultimately leads to death.
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According to your statement, I learn that you know little about aids or hiv. if you is interested in learning more about it, I suggest that you refer you to positivesingles.com which offer you more convenient way to know it.




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Friday, September 16, 2011

what are the chances of getting AIDS/HIV from oral sex

what are the chances of getting AIDS/HIV from oral sex?
I was just wondering what are the chances of getting HIV/AIDS from oral sex? I had oral sex with someone that was HIV postive but i doubt I caught it because I feel healty, but i was wondering what are the chances? please be as detail as you can.
Other - Diseases - 6 Answers
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wow; you feel healthy? First of all it takes 6 months to show. Second of all people can have it and not know. and then one day, BAM! your dead. idkay? either way get tested!
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GET TESTED! It's not the flu, you wouldn't just start feeling bad. If you have any sores or cuts in your mouth (you can have them and not know it) you can get it.
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its only a program in your mind by the ones that hate you and simply want you depressed instead of living your life in peace, remember there is no death never was and never will be.
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Get tested! There is a high chance you will have it (there is a small chance you don't). It can take years to even feel sick. First off i hope you guys didn't know he had HIV/AIDS before you guys messed around. If he knew about it and didn't tell you he can be charged with a crime!!! Please be responsible and keep your AIDS to your self until you get tested and get the results negative, you don't want to spread that around, it will ruin lives!
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yes you can get it ...go get tested and then later get tested again.. sounds like you need to pick your partners better, because they should have told you before engaging in such stuff before hand...that's very irresponsible of them and you.
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Please go get tested for HIV. You CAN get HIV from oral sex with an infected person. The symptoms do not show for a very long time if you have been infected, so I would suggest getting to a doctor as soon as possible. The chances of getting HIV from oral sex is lesser than that of having intercourse. Also the best way to prevent getting this disease is to use latex condoms, and as for oral sex, use a latex barrier. Best of luck.



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What are the chances of contracting HIV/AIDS from an accidental needlestick

What are the chances of contracting HIV/AIDS from an accidental needlestick?

Infectious Diseases - 5 Answers
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It is always a possibility. But not very common. If it is a dirty/used needle then a health care worker would fill out an incident report and go to the ER at once. They will do a lab work up. They will also test the person that the dirty needle was from. They will have you get blood work again in about 3 and 6 months to recheck. Best of luck.
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Depends. If you get a needle stick puncture at work while taking blood from a patient the risk is high because the blood is fresh and the disease is still alive. There are a fair few factors to take in. If you get stuck at the beach from an old needle the risk is relatively low because the chance the virus is alive is minute. Try this site for clearer information. http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-814-1757,22047.asp
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Healthcare workers are probably the most at risk group. Some unit of the C.D.C. keeps records.....they could quote the percentage as well. KEEP SAFE!!.........LATER
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Highly unlikely......it takes a certain amount of the virus to actually infect you.
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the chance is there, if you are stuck with a needle, and you think you where infected with HIV you should have told a doctor right away, the doctor could have gave you some meds that would have prevented you from getting the virus.



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Monday, September 12, 2011

Are there any known cases of HIV/AIDS transmission through bodily fluids on toilet seats

Are there any known cases of HIV/AIDS transmission through bodily fluids on toilet seats?
I know that it is HIGHLY unlikely, but I was just wondering.
STDs - 7 Answers
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No
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None that i know of HIV pathogens cannot live very long outside of the body, someone infected would have to have an open wound on their bum bleed noticeably on the seat and poo, and within a couple minutes you would have to sit on that bloody toilet seat with your own open wound.
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There would have to be bodily fluid such as blood, and it would then have to come in contact with the mucous membranes of the person sitting on the seat. It is unlikely to happen. *************************** "HIV and Toilet seats Posted on Oct 21, 1999 Dear doctor: I read that there are some forms of VD that you can catch on a dirty toilet seat. Is this true? and what about catching HIV? On Oct 22, 1999 Emily J. Erbelding, M.D., M.P.H. replied: Please! You cannot catch HIV from sitting on a dirty toilet seat if you are the only one in the stall. Ditto for all STDs. " http://www.hopkins-hivguide.org/q_a/patient/favorites/hiv_and_toilet_seats.html?contentInstanceId=388274&siteId=7151 http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa31.htm
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lol... yes. What do they teach kids in school these days? If you have a cut or some sort of opening then you can get hiv/aids from any blood or semen that contains hiv/aids. both of those things can be on a toilet seat. This of course is not a problem if you do not have any sort of open wound. And also are not rubbing your pussy all over the seat, which you shouldn't do anyway.
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None that I know of. It is theoretically possible, but very unlikely.
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no
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No.



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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Can you still recieve your period if you have hiv/aids

Can you still recieve your period if you have hiv/aids?
I was just curious about this ?is all? what dont you recieve during the hiv ? An what can you experience during it?
Other - Health - 1 Answers
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I would think so.......but then again, I don't know. Why don't you check out this website: http://www.webmd.com I hope you find the answer.



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Sunday, September 4, 2011

How long has HIV/AIDS been around for? Has it been around since Shakesphere and Henry the VIII

How long has HIV/AIDS been around for? Has it been around since Shakesphere and Henry the VIII?
It's a very common diease which is horrible - Keep yourselfs protected
STDs - 2 Answers
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The first case of AIDS was reported in 1981. BTW, it's Shakespeare, not Shakesphere, and it's disease not diease. It's also yourselves, not yourselfs.
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I would definitely suggest for you to learn some basic facts about aids like these for instance http://www.secretsofhealthylife.com/2010/02/facts-about-aidshiv.html



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Thursday, September 1, 2011

What are some solutions the Ethiopian and Swaziland govt are coming up with to stop HIV/AIDS

What are some solutions the Ethiopian and Swaziland govt are coming up with to stop HIV/AIDS?
These should be, attempts to solve/handle the problem. What is the government doing to help? Please answer ASAP! I need this for a project. THANKS :D
STDs - 1 Answers
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I think just awaring the public of safe sex with the use of condoms.



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