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STDs do not reduce the risk of getting HIV. In fact, STDs increase the risk of getting HIV. Any STD elicits an immune response. Its almost like ringing the dinner bell for HIV. Most infections pull CD4 immune cells (cells that HIV infects) to the site of infection (usually). This increases the risk of infection.
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Does having an STD affect the risk of HIV?
Yes it does; you are more apt to catch HIV if infected with a STI.Since the STDs reduce you immune system response, your immune system is less likely to protect you from the HIV infection.Yes having STDs such as herpes and chlamydia does increase the risk of getting and spreading HIV.
Why is someone who already has STD at risk of getting HIV?
Because having a STD compromises the immune system which will allow the virus to transfer more easily.
Does having an STD increase the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes; having a STD absolutely does increase your chances of contracting HIV.
Can you reduce the risk of getting STD?
Yes, abstinence is 100% effective, but failing that use a condom.
How does alcohol affect your risk of getting HIV and AIDS?
Alcohol reduces people's inhibitions. This means they're more likely to have unprotected sex with a stranger - possibly resulting in an STD, HIV or AIDS.
Does using a condom eliminate the risk of contrsting STD's?
Eliminate the risk? No. But it will greatly REDUCE the risk.
What viral STD raises the risk of developing kaposi's sarcoma?
I believe HIV is a virus the increases the risk of developing Kaposi's Sarcoma.
Is HIV a air bourne virus?
No. HIV is a STD.
Do HIV and STD the same?
No . . . an STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. HIV infection is just one of many STDs.
Does it hurt doing bareback?
It doesn't hurt any more than with protection, you just run the risk of HIV or any other STD.
What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?
aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.
How is drug use use linked to the risk of HIV in women?
If your using a dirty or used syringe, an std could enter your bloodstream when you shoot up.
