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What do my HIV reports indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, What do this reports indicate? After one-year exposure, following tests were taken HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)1 and 2, western blot, which was negative. HIV-1 RNA PCR(Ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction) qualitative- non-detectable. Please let me know whether I am positiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a confirmatory test. It is done after one year of exposure. You are free from HIV. You can allay fears of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) from that exposure. Forget about the incid... Read Full »
Is HIV testing necessary after condom breakage during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, While having sex with a commercial sex worker (CSW) the condom broke. It was not more than 10 seconds before I found out, no ejaculation happened and I had no open sores on my penis or any other cuts, yet still I found a tiny amount of blood on the condom, I cannot think of any reason ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the chances of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmission by single unprotected intercourse is much less than 1 % (1/200 to 1/1000). The chances of HIV transmission is slightly higher during menstruation. Condom broken is almost similar to unprotected intercour... Read Full »
My HIV test results show discrepancies. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, A few months ago, I got a small cut while shaving outside, and though initially worried due to a crowded shop, I later tested negative for HIV using ELISA and CLIA after two months. However, an internet search prompted me to take an RNA PCR test, which surprisingly showed a positive re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. No need to stress. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) cannot survive in the atmosphere under unfavorable conditions for more than 20 seconds. Kindly answer the following: Were there any fresh blood stains on the bla... Read Full »
After unsafe exposure, are the HIV tests taken by me in frequent intervals conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor,After unsafe exposure, I got 49th day of ELISA antibody tests done, 71th day of HIV proviral DNA PCR tests, and 87th day of ELISA antibody tests. All were negative. The antibody test I took is not a fourth-generation test. Is it conclusive or should I take another test? If I repeat the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tests are conclusive and you are not infected. No need for further tests. Earache and tongue papilla are not due to HIV and maybe a simple bacterial infection. Consult an ENT specialist for an examination to rule out otitis externa. You will remain negative even af... Read Full »
What is the chance of HIV transmission from unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker without a condom. Now I am worried I have HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus). Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only way to clear the doubt after an unprotected exposure is to get tested. I will suggest you to get your HIV Rapid test now. This will tell your baseline HIV status. If it is negative, get your fourth generation rapid test at four weeks of exposure. If the same... Read Full »
Query: Hello,I had unprotected sex 26 days ago with a spa girl and it lasted for 10 seconds because I pulled out and I noticed that I did not cum. For the past two days I am having a sore throat with extreme tiredness which made me scared about HIV then after I got tested for it after 16 days of unprotect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected sex can have a high risk of exposure to other sexually transmitted diseases. Sore tongue and throat may be due to climate change rather than sex. Internet generally leaves you with tension rather than a solution. I suggest you kindly consult a specialist,... Read Full »
Can a negative HIV test after past unprotected sex affect my future?
Query: Hello doctor,I have engaged in unprotected sex with two girls, including my girlfriend and friends. After six months, I took an HIV screening test, and it came back negative. However, I am getting married next month, and I am confused about how this will affect my future life, my wife, and the next ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Having sex with multiple partners not only puts you at risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) but also other sexually transmitted infections. If you had unprotected sex with a partner of unknown HIV status and you have tested HIV negative after three months of exposu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker a few weeks ago and when I inserted my penis head into her vagina, it smelled very bad. I quickly took out my penis, it was inside for a minute or less. She was having yellow or greenish discharge but she had no clue about it. Now after 30 days, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You may have got STD (sexually transmitted disease) or HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). I suggest you get an HIV and STD test done. Till then I suggest you take the following steps: Tablet of Azithromycin 500 milligrams (antibiotic), o... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I apologize at the beginning of the long description (just trying to be more descriptive to get the right answer). I am a 35-year-old male who had unprotected sex eight months back. I had no symptoms at all, but the next month I started to have some fears about HIV, so I had an Instant HI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are: It is not an unusual scenario to see a more extended time clearing candidal infection in normal healthy individuals. For your present infection, I suggest taking, Tablet Flucon (Fluconazole)150 mg once a day for ten days regularly. This sh... Read Full »
After unprotected sex, I have a sore throat. Is it HIV?
Query: Hello, My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex about two months ago. After that day, I was worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). After one week of exposure, I got a burning sensation in my hand, leg, feet, and toe that radiated from one hand to another. After two weeks, I got a sore thro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You had a high-risk exposure, but tests after two months of exposure are negative. So, you do not have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Your symptoms are associated with a deficiency of vitamins and anxiety. I... Read Full »