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How does an STD reduce the risk of getting HIV?
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.
List5 examples of inection risks that can be found in your care environment?
Below is a list of examples of infection risks that can be found in your care environment: 1.Getting blood-borne pathogens. 2.Getting tuberculosis infection. 3.Getting chickenpox. 4.Getting pertussis . 5.Getting HIV.
Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes, there are reports that say that HIV positive mothers who are breastfeeding will reduce the risk of the baby contracting HIV.
Circumcision and HIV?
There is new research that shows that circumcision does not reduce the ability to get hiv.
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.
Can vitamin D and vitamin C and iron cure HIV?
No. Only antiretroviral drugs can reduce HIV.
Does the amount of time a man is in a woman's vagina reduce the chance of getting HIV?
The statement is correct; the less exposure time, the less chance of being infected.
If you get drunk can you get HIV?
Being drunk has nothing to do with getting HIV. You get HIV if you have sex with someone who has HIV, whether you're sober or drunk.
Do women have a period if have hiv?
HIV does not prevent women from having periods. If a woman was getting periods before getting HIV, periods are likely to continue until menopause.
Can the baby of a pregnant woman get HIV if the mother contracts HIV after the conception of the baby ie baby is concieved at six months pregnant mom has sex with someone who is HIV positive?
See your doctor immediately. Yes the baby of a pregnant woman can get HIV. However, it is also possible to greatly reduce the odds of the baby getting HIV if the mother is on anti HIV medicine during her pregnancy. Also, your doctor may recommend you do not breast-feed your baby.
How do you stop getting hiv?
Die
Is there virtually no risks of contracting HIV if you are caring for someone with HIV?
There is no risk unless you exchange body fluids e.g unprotected sex, sharing needles.
