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I recently had protected sex and had bumpy dots on the hand. Is this HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had unprotected sex with a prostitute last month. I had a condom with me for the starting the last five minutes she took off the condom and put my penis into it for about 5 minutes or lesser. For a few days, I have nothing because I did not know much about HIV only heard it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to bring some of the recent facts about HIV tests. Studies have shown that the recent tests are highly sensitive and specific and HIV seroconversion (positivity) could be detected within one to two weeks after the onset of illness by the majority of the currently... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 35 years old. I have the symptoms of a urine infection. But five days after the beginning of the symptoms, I got a urine test, and no bacterial infection or STD were detected. I did an HIV test, which was also negative. The pain is reducing slowly, but I am still not back 100 %. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By your description, it appears that you are having pain while passing urine. It could be due to infection, stone or simple inflammation. Urine shows bacteria only in case of infection. In the case of stone disease or inflammation, one can find red blood cells or whi... Read Full »
What is the risk of HIV with a broken condom?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker and the condom broke. I had inserted my penis inside her vagina when this happened, and for approximately two to three minutes, I did not ejaculate. I immediately withdrew and washed my penis with water. Before the incident, she also gave me oral sex. I imme... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse is low. A condom breakage can be considered equivalent to unprotected intercourse. If the person is HIV-negative,... Read Full »
I am HIV positive. How can I have a HIV negative baby?
Query: Hello doctor, We are a serodiscordant couple and we want our child. Please suggest to us what has to be done. I am an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive man and my wife is HIV negative. I take my ART (Antiretroviral Treatment) medicine regularly. We want a healthy child without infecting my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have three options. IVF (In Vitro fertilization) sperm washing, using post-exposure prophylaxis. First two are safe but very costly considering technique and your status. Last option is cheap but is a little bit risky and need compliance from your wife. Your wife ne... Read Full »
Please explain how long HIV antibodies remain in the body post exposure.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a general query. I would like to know say a person has HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and if he does not know about it. He then acquires AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). So, even after having AIDS, will there be HIV antibodies in his blood? If he goes for an HIV an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibodies against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) once formed, stay forever. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is an advanced stage of HIV infection when the patient shows signs of immunodeficiency like opportunistic infections, malignancies, etc. Antibodi... Read Full »
Can I get HIV despite a negative antigen test?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male; I went to a spa and got a massage from a girl. Things got heated, and we got intimate. We had coitus using a condom. But later, I realized that it was torn. I am scared that I might get HIV from her. I did not know about her medical history. This happened three... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please let me know if you have taken post-exposure prophylaxis. As per WHO (World Health Organisation) guidelines, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) after a possible exposu... Read Full »
Does a contaminated wax used in parlor spreads HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to a parlor for upper lip and chin waxing. I am scared if the wax was contaminated by a person before me and if he or she bled and had an infection like HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The person double dipped, and I do not know that on how many people the wax was used? And w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You have every reason to think and fear about the procedure. But the fact is, HIV cannot survive in the outside environment and cannot transmitted in this way. But what you have to fear for is HBV (hepatitis B virus) because HBV can live and infect for... Read Full »
Is a red pimple on my inner thigh after sex due to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker a day before yesterday. But I told her not to remove her dress because I did not have a condom. Then I had a hug and allowed her to suck my penis for five minutes. While doing, she told me that my liquid is coming in her mouth, and so I stopped. After that,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your exposure, you seem to be safe from HIV. The thigh lesions are not due to HIV (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to other causes. Do you have any symptoms like pain, itching, etc.? Read Full »
Does dipping my hands in the water previously used by an HIV-infected patient transmit the disease?
Query: Hi doctor,I need help. Two weeks ago, I was at a friend's gathering or party. And we filled a barrel with glass bottle drinks and a lot of ice and a lot of water. Everyone picked up their drinks from the barrel. I had a cut on my finger and constantly dipped my hand in the barrel for a drink. I late... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query carefully. You are tensed about your exposure to HIV. Now I am explaining you everything. HIV infection is usually acquired through sexual intercourse, exposure to infected blood, or perinatal transmission. In your case, you are exposed to HIV by ... Read Full »
I am concerned about potential HIV exposure. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a massage with a 'happy ending' about a year ago. There was no penetration, only a hand job involved. I cannot confirm whether the masseuse had any cuts or active bleeding on her palms during the massage. Similarly, I am uncertain if I had a minor cut on my genitals from shaving, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Based on your description, it seems you are uncertain about whether there was a cut on your genitals or the masseuse's hand during the handjob.The risk of HIV transmission exists if there is active discharge from an open wound, and if the ma... Read Full »