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Kristen Brannock, MPH

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.64
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 9.73
  • Total Questions 3582
 I can answer any of your questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

John Thai, M.D.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/15/2009
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 222
 Please accept my apologies as I may only be volunteering on a sporadic schedule.

Gorkey Gourab

Bangladesh
On Vacation
returns 11/11/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Timeliness 9.77
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 276
 Social and behavioral issues related to HIV transmission, sexually transmitted infections, Human Rights issues, rights of marginalized populations, gender and sexuality, research design and analysis related social & behavioral issues, , computer assisted qualitative data analysis and data management (using ATLAS.ti)

Terry B

On Vacation
returns 11/25/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 1231
 Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

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2009-10-22 transmission and oral health:

hi andreas, i would first suggest trying to figure out what is causing your aphthous ulcers, tongue lesions, and bleeding gums. it is definitely a serious issue that needs further investigation by a specialist

2009-10-18 hey:

Hello Joey, Well, it was a scratch, not something like bleeding or open wound ... as I have understood from your question. If so, there is no possibility of HIV transmission. However, please note that

2009-10-14 about transmission of hiv:

Hello Sagu, Using contaminated or sharing needles/syringes while using drugs (be it intravenous or intramuscular) is considered one of the most risky routes of HIV transmission. Therefore, considering

2009-10-10 hiv test:

Hello, I apologize for being late. Considering the context you mentioned, it's better getting tested with multiple methods after six moths for knowing your status for sure. Yes, there is a possibility

2009-10-02 Some Questions:

Hello Amanda, Sorry for being late. Following are the answers to yours queries: Q: First i would like to know if AIDS is starting to be a even higher risk than ever before? A: Yes. First case being

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