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I inserted my finger in the vagina. Am I at the risk of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I always have low WBC (White Blood Cells) since childhood. I had a blow job, and inserted my finger in her vagina, and I am afraid because I might have rubbed my eyes after that. Am I at risk for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of transmission of HIV by blow job is almost nil unless, there are bleeding wounds in both the partners, in the area of contact. It is very unlikely. So there is almost a nil chance. The transmission of HIV by finger insertion is also nil. Skin is an effecti... Read Full »
I have a white tongue and sore throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an unprotected sexual contact with a commercial sex worker some six months ago. I do not know the health status of that lady. After 30 days of exposure, I got fever and body pain and I went to the hospital for treatment. He suggested checking a widal test and a urine test. The re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your screening tests have convincingly ruled out HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Perhaps you have oral thrush which may have started because of repeated courses of oral antibiotics. I suggest you use a topical antifungal like Clotrimazole mouth paint. In addition, ... Read Full »
I have body pain, sore throat, and neck tightness. Can it be HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a call girl ten months back. Then after three months, I got my HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test done and the test was negative. Then again I got the HIV test after six months, the test was negative. Then after eight months, I got my HIV test done again, t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So whatever symptoms are there, it is due to vitamin deficiency. All tests are negative so it is clear that there is no HIV infection. So do not worry. You can consult a general physician. So he will give you written prescription, even I can but a long treatment is req... Read Full »
I had intercourse for less than a minute. Should I test for HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a one-minute unprotected sex but just after one minute, I took my penis out of the vagina and I myself masturbated. Should I go for HIV testing? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With whom did you have unprotected sex? Is there a possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the partner? When did you have a sex? (if it is within 12 hours from now, then you can have a post-exposure prophylaxis as well. Its also better to get your par... Read Full »
Why do I get sores on genitals during every HSV-1 outbreak?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with (herpes simplex virus) HSV-1, but all other tests like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HBsAg, hepatitis C virus (HCV), venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL), and treponema pallidum hemagglutination (TPHA) are normal. I got infected with HSV through oral sex.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Repeated outbreak of HSV (herpes simplex virus) are common, but repeated outbreaks are usually shorter and less severe. Although the organism stays in the body for the rest of your life, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years. At the time of ... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting HIV through vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor, A guy penetrates my vagina without protection and I do not know his status. It was for approximately for 10 seconds. What are the chances of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and should I get a PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had a low risk for HIV acquisition. Studies have shown that risk of HIV acquisition through receptive vaginal sex (receiving the penis in vagina) to be 0.08 % (one per 1250 exposures). Post-exposure prophylaxis needs to be started as early as possible within 72 hour... Read Full »
I stepped on a sharp needle. Can I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible for someone to get HIV by stepping down on a needle thrown on the road? A few days back, I stepped down on something, but I am not sure if that was an injection or something else. When I came home, I saw there was a blood clot in my foot. I am worried. Can I go for a tes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically, it is possible, but practically no such cases have been reported. So, no need of testing and retesting too. Read Full »
I fear contracting HIV. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) phobia, and I am having a tingling sensation in my hand and feet. Can I get HIV from bed sheet as my penis foreskin was rubbed in a bus and there may be infected fluid on that spot? Can I get HIV from rubbing penis foreskin on wall or... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you cannot get infected by HIV from a bedsheet or from toilet pans. Tingling and numbness occur due to many reasons. It needs evaluation. Remember, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can only live at approximately 8-12 seconds in the outside world and live up to 20 mi... Read Full »
I had protected sex. Can I still get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex 75 days ago and tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It came negative after three weeks. Again, after eight weeks, test with EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is done. HIV came negative. Is there an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by protected intercourse is impossible if used in a right manner. The HIV test is negative after eight weeks is good. The chances of HIV test results coming positive is impossible after eight weeks. You can... Read Full »
Screened for HIV after eight weeks of exposure. Is it reliable?
Query: Hi doctor, I did an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) rapid screening after eight weeks of exposure, and the results came negative. I do not have any other symptoms of HIV. Is this result reliable? Do I need to do other tests? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tests available for HIV diagnosis are highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. Majority of the people who are infected with HIV develop HIV antibodies by two to eight weeks. Approximately, up to 5 % develop seroconversion by 12 weeks. Your HIV negativ... Read Full »