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- Kristen Brannock, MPH
AIDS/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer 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.
Experience in the area
I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.
Education/Credentials
Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Ken | 10/19/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much~ |
| Scared | 09/20/10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| Amy | 09/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. What you said ..... |
| mounika | 11/10/09 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| john | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
Recent Answers from Kristen Brannock, MPH
2010-10-14 yeast infection:
Yes, that is a sign of HIV infection but recurrent yeast infections can be caused by lots of things. If you used a condom correctly everytime you had sex you dont need to worry about HIV. You should see
2010-10-02 possible needel prick?:
If you think about it, the chances that you cut your hand on a needle is moderate to low and if it was a needle, the chance it was used by a person with HIV is moderate to low. The chance that the needle
2010-09-28 HIV:
The previous expert told you that if you want to know if you are infected, you need to get tested. I'm telling you the same thing. No one can tell you if you have HIV or if we "think" you have it based
2010-09-17 Possible Exposure:
My hunch is that those tests were offered to you bc you were potentially put at risk while at work and to avoid a lawsuit they have to take those kinds of measures. Offering the tests does not mean its
2009-11-11 HIV infection and STD:
You cannot look for "signs of infection" as a way to diagnose HIV. The *only* way to know if you have HIV is to be tested for it. Saliva does not transmit HIV so you do not need to worry about receiving
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