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No. Tinea, or ringworm, is a fungal infection that is very common. While persons who are immune-compromised are more likely to acquire many infections, tinea is infectuous enough all by itself that it is not a valid indicator of HIV.
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What is provisionlly reactive hiv?
A provisionally reactive HIV test is one that may indicate HIV, but requires additional testing to confirm the diagnosis. Not all provisionally reactive HIV tests indicate infection with HIV.
Can someone become an actor having HIV?
You can become an actor having HIV.
Ring worm tinea?
The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." It was once thought to be caused by a worm, but it is not -- it's a fungus. Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, etc. For more information visit the links provided.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
Touching the sperm of a person having HIV can you get HIV?
yes
HIV transmission in barbarshop?
By just having your hair cut, you can not get HIV.
Does having an STD increase the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes; having a STD absolutely does increase your chances of contracting HIV.
What is UNAIDS?
not having aids/hiv+
What is common way that HIV is transmitted?
Having unprotected sex with an HIV infected person is a common way that HIV is transmitted.
What is a common way that HIV is transmitted?
Having unprotected sex with an HIV infected person is a common way that HIV is transmitted.
What is a common way hiv is transmitted?
Having unprotected sex with an HIV infected person is a common way that HIV is transmitted.
What if your partner last partner is HIV positive?
That means, you could get HIV by having sex with him/her.
