AnxietyFilter: had a risky sex encounter 8 months ago, just tested HIV-negative, and still going a little crazy. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 16, 2009 - 26 answers

A friend of mine, recently married, went to Africa and slept with 3 prostitutes. He came back about 3 months ago, and over the last 3 weeks he has had an insistent cough and flu like symptoms. He went to the doctor, and the doctor did a lung and throat check-up and everything was fine there. So the doctor ordered a HIV test. Results are coming on Friday. [more inside]
posted by ChabonJabon on May 12, 2009 - 31 answers

My hairdresser just learned that she has HIV. Should we do anything differently? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 10 answers

HIV testing filter: Does a negative test always trump an indeterminate one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2008 - 6 answers

How safe is Craigslist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I need support! In February of 2007, I found out that I am HIV+. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I deal with HIV test window period anxiety? I had a risky encounter (unprotected sex) with a girl last week -- I trusted her when she said she'd been tested, which she told me on the way to the bedroom (had she not said anything I wouldn't have asked, and just used a condom). Before the encounter, I thought I knew her pretty well as she'd been a friend for a few months. Shortly afterwards she announces that she has a new boyfriend and cuts off all contact with me. I know I should get tested, but HIV tests aren't conclusive until after 3 months since it takes time for the antibodies to show up. I wouldn't be so worried if she'd still be talking to me. My question is ... how do I deal with the anxiety for the next three months? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 - 22 answers

RidiculousHypotheticalQuestion: If someone were to drink a mouthful of HIV/AIDS infected blood, what would the chances of becoming infected be? (This was spawned from one of those ridiculous back-and-forths, about infected candy, at work.)
posted by P.o.B. on Aug 18, 2008 - 12 answers

In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

I have been hired to write a slide kit focusing primarily on developments in the field of HIV vaccines. Problem is, I have no medical training at all -- not even a biology course. I need to find resources that will give me a basic background in immunology without assuming prior medical knowledge. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Calling ikkyu2: How is a clinical diagnosis of AIDS (as distinct from HIV infection) made? [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Feb 5, 2008 - 6 answers

I am looking for places that do anonymous testing for Hep B, Hep A and HIV. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2007 - 14 answers

So my girlfriend went to the "girl doctor" and was told that she might have chlamydia..ok shocking but no big deal. The doctor also noticed a bump on her rear end..and stated that it was a type of viral infection. Now the doctor tells her that its very uncommon to have a bacterial and viral infection at the same time. That it could be a sign of HIV..... Any truth to this? We are both freaking out now and the test results don't come back until wednesday.. She said she was tested before me and was clean.. I personally was never tested, but my ex-girlfriend was (the only other one I've been with) and she was clean of HIV and everything as well..
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 23 answers

Calling all legal experts. Is it a potential lawsuit when a bisexual male does not disclose the fact he's active bisexual while he's actively involved with a heterosexual female?
posted by GoodJob! on Nov 11, 2007 - 77 answers

Search engines and HIV confidentiality [more inside]
posted by lassie on Oct 11, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there a doctor in the house? Is the medication Trizivir used for ANYTHING other than to treat HIV? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2007 - 63 answers

Our neighbor abandoned his cat. We've been taking care of him. We're moving. We just found out he has FIV (feline HIV.) The complex dilemmas and a plea for advice within... [more inside]
posted by soulbarn on May 1, 2007 - 18 answers

Seeking resources and anecdotes related to Feline HIV [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Apr 24, 2007 - 6 answers

Could HIV be treated cryogenically? [more inside]
posted by atchafalaya on Jan 1, 2007 - 13 answers

As part of my Peace Corps application procedure, I have been asked to do some volunteer work with an organization that assists people with HIV and AIDS. [more inside]
posted by bryanzera on Dec 12, 2006 - 6 answers

Why doesn't anybody care about HIV/AIDS in the US anymore? [more inside]
posted by onepapertiger on Jun 22, 2006 - 33 answers

What is the best way to respond to an acquaintance who reveals he has been recently diagnosed with HIV? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2006 - 17 answers

Is it a good idea at the moment to have a viral PCR test for HIV 10 days after being exposed to risk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2006 - 15 answers

Are anonymous HIV tests in New York State really anonymous? In particular, I've heard that clinics/labs that determine that someone is HIV-positive are required to report that information to the state; wouldn't that make anonymous HIV testing not so anonymous after all?
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2005 - 9 answers

What is the current scientific consensus on the risk of a man contracting HIV from a positive woman through standard sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2005 - 12 answers

What's involved in getting a full STD screening? Where do you go? How much does it cost? Can it be done anonymously?

I have led a foolish life, and it's finally become neccessary to see if the damage is permanent. Is there anything else that somebody who has engaged in a lot of high-risk activities should have checked before proceeding on with life?
posted by anonymous on Dec 23, 2004 - 14 answers