other than the existing precautionery measures
2006-07-20 22:42:28 · 7 answers · asked by shilpa r 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Condoms.
Use latex condoms to reduce the risk of catching or transmitting HIV. Condoms should be used for anal, oral, and vaginal intercourse.
Semen is a potentially contaminated substance. If contaminated, it is highly infectious. Neither semen nor pre-ejaculate fluid should come into contact with mucous membrane surfaces. Ideally, semen should not come into contact with a person's hands either, since microscopic lesions (wounds) often exist in the vicinity of the fingernail cuticles. Ideally, latex gloves should be worn to prevent hand-to-semen contact.
Most condoms are made of latex, basically a form of rubber. Approximately I percent of all condoms sold are natural, made of the "skin" of lamb's intestines. The membrane surfaces in intestines are permeable, meaning that some large biological molecules are able to pass through the material. In laboratory experiments, some viruses are able to pass through natural membrane condoms. Thus, natural membrane condoms are not considered adequate for preventing HIV infection.
Ideally, contraceptive jellies or spermicides should always be used along with condoms. By using both condoms and contraceptive chemicals, pregnancy risk approaches zero. Proper use of both should reduce greatly the risk of catching HIV.
Some chemicals are known to inactivate HIV. In the United States, nonoxynol-9 and benzalkonium chloride are two chemicals which inactivate (kill) HIV and are available in spermicidal jellies and foams, some condom lubricants, and on the tips of some condoms. Brands differ. If itching or irritation results from use, try another brand.
The most dangerous substances, or course, are blood, semen, vaginal and cervical secretions, and feces. Saliva and tears do not seem capable of transmitting HIV due to their low concentration of HIV.
IV Needle Precautions.
All intravenous (IV) needles and hypodermic needles should be destroyed immediately after (one) use. Any one who shares IV needles or hypodermic needles with other people is at risk for catching AIDS, whether the needle users are injecting cocaine, heroin, steroids, or other drugs. There is some danger if the IV needles or hypodermic needles are being re-used in medical settings, as is common in some Third World countries. If you happen to be in a foreign country during the outbreak of some infectious diseases, such as cholera, you may be required to accept injections in order to cross country borders. In some instances, travelers have been injected with re-used IV needles and/or hypodermic needles.
I'm sure if new measures came out, the public would be notified.
2006-07-20 22:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by mroof! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confirmed Patients should be tattooed on the underneath side of their wrist, left or right, "HIV-AIDS" to prewarn innocent partners.
2006-07-20 22:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by greatguyclinton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it in the front not back for 1. and 2 if ur the guy put ur dick in a pile of wet cement and let it dry and there it makes both of u happy.
2006-07-20 22:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from anythin even sounding like aids.
2006-07-21 01:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by bunty_tibrewal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't heard of anything new.
2006-07-20 22:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by sabina-2004@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know of something new?
Do tell.
2006-07-20 22:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing other then what exists.
2006-07-20 22:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋