Why does having gonorrhea or any other STD increase your chance of contracting HIV?
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There IS a direct link between other STDs and how they CAN INCREASE your irsk of HIV infection.\n\nThe behavioral link is one component. Yes, if you engage in risky sexual behaviors such as having multiple partners or not using condoms EVERYTIME, then you run a significant risk for pickingup ANY STD including HIV.\n\nBut if you already have a STD and you come into contact with HIV, your body is more likely to become infected. That is, compared to a person with no prior infections who is exposed to HIV.\n\nWhy is that? It's because the body launches an immune response to infections (like other STDs). The organs and genitals inflame. White cells rush to the rescue. But if HIV comes into the body during this immune response, then it settles in quickly because HIV naturally binds to and replicates IN white cells. Moreover, inflammatory reponse makes blood vessels pretty permeable to fluid and small particles. This gives HIV a chance to get into the body and spread.\n\nSTDs like syphilis and herpes are especially dangerous because they produce skin ulcers, which are a natural entry point for HIV.\n\nIf the askers have any questions, add them to your notes and I will address them.
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You contact HIV usually through unprotected sex, sharing needles, or blood transfusions, basically body fluids and open wounds.  Anyone is at risk for it because people who have it might not know at first and be spreading it to others, the stereotypes are usually hookers, gay people, drug users, street people but that's not really true because anyone can get it or be born with it, we just all like to think it won't happen to us.  Risky behaviors are unprotected sex, sharing needles, and open wounds that bleed and anyone else with an open wound touching something can pick up germs.  It depends on the person as to how long they live.  Some believe saliva can spread germs, others don't. I would just be all around careful if I was around someone I knew that could possibly be infected.
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No! Not HIV / AIDS and not chlamydia and lots of others.\nBeware my friend. There is a good chance of catching a disease if you go sleeping around
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Because a woman has a higher risk of contracting HIV from a man doesn't mean that he is not at risk too. \n\nIf she had blood in her mouth, HIV could get into your urethra (where urine comes out of.)  It's a mucous membrane.  \n\nYou could also be at risk if you had any cuts on your penis.  They don't have to be noticeable cuts either.
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A certain percentage of any population will be naturally immune to a particular disease, including HIV. There is no way known, as yet, you improve your immunity to HIV and any attempt would entail great risk. Foods might help, but the risk is too great. Play it safe.
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I have two friends who are both HIV positive both are gay males. One had full blown aids when I first met him and the other had just found out.This was about 4 years ago. I myself just found out 2 years ago that I am HIV. I always thought I was very careful sexually. I almost always used condoms. I suspect I got it from sharing needles(very stupid, I know)while shooting up cocaine which I'm happy to say I have not touched in a year.
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Any unprotected sex, with our without ejaculation is a risk for an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) including HIV.\n\nEven without ejaculation, there are pre-ejaculatory fluids that are released and these can carry HIV. \n\nIn short, nearly any bodily fluid has the potential to tranmist HIV. Whether that is sexual or blood borne in origin.\n\nIf you have concerns, there are many available methods to get tested. Even with safe sex, it is wise to get tested if you are sexuallyactive with multiple partners. Often there are confidential free clinics you can go to.
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AIDS is STD (Sexually trasmitted disease).. there are chances of you getting infected with HIV virus if condom breaks while having sex with HIV infected girl.....but that also depends upon the state of virus in that girl...if the HIV virus is in dormant stage in HIV infected person, then there may be very less chances you getting infected by that virus....\n\ncheers!!!
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This depends on what kind of STD you're talking about.  There is a whole litany of STDs, caused by all kinds of different organisms.
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DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE KISSING !!!! JUST KIDDING... GONORRHEA IS ONLY TRANSMITED BY SEXUAL CONTACT.....BESIDES IT'S EASY TO GET RID OF... A COUPLE OF PENNICILIN SHOTS AND PRESTO...
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Can I get HIV from oral sex? \nYes, it is possible for either partner to become infected with HIV through performing or receiving oral sex. There have been a few cases of HIV transmission from performing oral sex on a person infected with HIV. While no one knows exactly what the degree of risk is, evidence suggests that the risk is less than that of unprotected anal or vaginal sex. \n\nIf the person performing oral sex has HIV, blood from their mouth may enter the body of the person receiving oral sex through \n\nthe lining of the urethra (the opening at the tip of the penis); \nthe lining of the vagina or cervix; \nthe lining of the anus; or \ndirectly into the body through small cuts or open sores. \nIf the person receiving oral sex has HIV, their blood, semen (cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), or vaginal fluid may contain the virus. Cells lining the mouth of the person performing oral sex may allow HIV to enter their body. \n\nThe risk of HIV transmission increases \n\nif the person performing oral sex has cuts or sores around or in their mouth or throat; \nif the person receiving oral sex ejaculates in the mouth of the person performing oral sex; or \nif the person receiving oral sex has another sexually transmitted disease (STD). \nNot having (abstaining from) sex is the most effective way to avoid HIV. \n\nIf you choose to perform oral sex, and your partner is male, \n\nuse a latex condom on the penis; or \nif you or your partner is allergic to latex, plastic (polyurethane) condoms can be used. \nStudies have shown that latex condoms are very effective, though not perfect, in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. If either partner is allergic to latex, plastic (polyurethane) condoms for either the male or female can be used. For more information about latex condoms, see "Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases." \n\nIf you choose to have oral sex, and your partner is female, \n\nuse a latex barrier (such as a natural rubber latex sheet, a dental dam or a cut-open condom that makes a square) between your mouth and the vagina. A latex barrier such as a dental dam reduces the risk of blood or vaginal fluids entering your mouth. Plastic food wrap also can be used as a barrier. \nIf you choose to perform oral sex with either a male or female partner and this sex includes oral contact with your partners anus (analingus or rimming), \n\nuse a latex barrier (such as a natural rubber latex sheet, a dental dam or a cut-open condom that makes a square) between your mouth and the anus. Plastic food wrap also can be used as a barrier. \nIf you choose to share sex toys with your partner, such as dildos or vibrators, \n\neach partner should use a new condom on the sex toy; and \nbe sure to clean sex toys between each use. \nIf you would like more information or have personal concerns, call CDC-INFO 24 Hours/Day at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636), 1-888-232-6348 (TTY), in English, en Espaٌol. \n\nBut on the other hand reports say it is very minimal:\nhttp://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1156
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STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Just going by that, you should realize there is no sense in your question.\n\nHIV is one of the many sources of STDs, in this case, the STD being AIDS.
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The risk of becoming infected with HIV through unprotected (without a condom) oral sex is lower than that of unprotected anal or vaginal sex. However, a lower-risk activity will increase in risk when it is done often enough. The Options Project found that 7.8% (8 of 102) of recently infected men who have sex with men in San Francisco were probably infected through oral sex. Nearly half (3 of 8) of these cases reported oral problems, including occasional bleeding gums. Almost all (7 of 8) of these men reported to have had oral contact with pre-semen or semen.\n\nThe risk of oral sex transmission (8%) in this study is higher than many researchers had previously thought or found in other studies. More media attention appeared to be placed on this particular study, probably because of the higher number of study participants. There appears to be evidence that higher-risk activities (anal sex) among men who have sex with men is decreasing while lower-risk activities (oral sex) among these men is increasing. Oral sex has always been considered a lower-risk activity but is certainly not risk free.
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If you used a condom and it didn't break then the chance you were exposed to HIV is very minimal.  If you didn't use a condom and your partner has  the virus that causes AIDS then chances are that you'll test positive within 6 months or so.  ALWAYS WHERE A CONDOM!  I work in the healthcare field and we have patients that are 13, 14, & 15 years old that have tested positive for HIV and it really bothers me. They may as well sit around somewhere and wait to die :-(  Furthermore being exposed to STDs doesn't have anything to do with whether you have an orgasm or not, it's the simple fact that you had intercourse.
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Hello:\nThis is in response to your question posted concerning oral sex and infections. As far as getting infections from either receiving or performing oral sex, yes you can transmit gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, HPV (human papilloma virus) and possibly other infections that are not usually considered sexually transmitted. Your comment about being "young" doesn't preclude either one of you from contracting or transmitting STD's. In fact, the largest, fastest growing population of new HIV infections is in the age group 16-24 years old. Now if both of you were virgins when you met and you are sure neither of you has been with anyone else then you are highly unlikely to have any infections. You wouldn't believe how many teens do not consider oral sex having sex but it is. As far as "catching anything from the bacteria in his mouth", it is highly unlikely that you would get anything from him. I treat a lot of people, especially young patients 16-30 years of age for sexually transmitted diseases. The only thing that comes to mind is that if he is a carrier of Group B strep, he can transmit that to your vagina and the only problem with that is, if you get pregnant, the bacteria can cause miscarriages, stillbirths or serious life-threatening infections in the newborn. Now as far as using a condom, the answer is YES. You should use a condom 100% of the time with coitus (penetration) and oral sex. Gonorrhea can cause a severe form of pharyngitis (infection of the throat, kind of like strep throat) but much worse. There is a theoretical possibility that one can transmit HIV through saliva but the risk is very, very low. The normal bacteria in all humans mouths usually cannot be transmitted to the vagina unless you have a cut or abrasion (a break in the skin in and around your vagina/clitoris/urethra) and if you do get an infection from it, it is usually a mild urinary tract infection that can easily be treated with antibiotics. You would know if you had a urinary tract infection because it would be very uncomfortable when you urinate, there could be a foul odor to your urine, you may see blood in the urine, feeling like you have to pee all of the time, back pain, and feeling like you are not finishing urinating when you go to the bathroom. \nI hope this was helpful in answering your questions and I think you are very intelligent and curious to ask such a sensitive question over the internet.\nBest regards, \nWarren Shaffer, M.D.
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Currently, there is no vaccine for gonorrhea, but several are under development. The best prevention is to abstain from having sex or to engage in sex only when in a mutually monogamous relationship in which both partners have been tested for gonorrhea, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. The next line of defense is the use of condoms, which have been shown to be highly effective in preventing disease (and unwanted pregnancies). To be 100% effective, condoms must be used properly. A female birthcontrol device that blocks the entry of sperm into the cervix (diaphragm) can also reduce the risk of infection. The risk of contracting gonorrhea increases with the number of sexual partners. Any man or woman who has sexual contact with more than one partner is advised to be tested regularly for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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the reason they say you are more likely to get HIV if you are herpes positive is that you are more likely to have open herpes sores where the HIV virus can enter more easily.  This is the same for any sore or abrasion on your genitals whether it's from syphilis or herpes or just a cut.\n\nIf you are treated and do not have active herpes disease, your risks for HIV infection are about the same as the normal population, just continue to use protection.