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I worry if my HIV test result is false negative. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I took HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic Acid) TMA (Thrombotic Microangiopathy) TEST after six days and seven hours of exposure, and it was negative. But I am still worried. Can this result be a false negative? What about the accuracy of this test? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although the test is sensitive, you have taken this test too early from the day of last exposure. You need to get retested after two weeks of exposure with the same test. I want to tell you the HIV test recommendations: The recommendations are fourth-generation HIV rapid ... 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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
What is the possibility of HIV infection from an HIV infected surgeon injecting with bare hands?
Query: Hi doctor, Last month, a doctor with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) gave an injection in my vein without using gloves. She did not use any cotton, she just put her finger to stop the bleeding. She also rubbed my vein with her hands when it was still bleeding. Am I at risk? I did HIV DNA (Deoxyri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your query step by step. There was no risk of HIV involved by the injection given by HIV infected doctor surgeon. Even if she touched with her finger at the bleeding site with the naked hand, you were not at risk. HIV cannot be transmitted by touching HIV in... Read Full »
I am worried about STDs after unprotected sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who had unprotected sex yesterday. I was drunk, but now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or any STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) for that matter. I do not have medical access for the next three months, as I am on a ship. If I express my a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We do not know the HIV status (Human immunodeficiency virus) of the person with whom you had sex and also your baseline HIV status, the other thing you mentioned that you do not have medical access for next three months. Considering the availability of only Lamivudine ... Read Full »
I contracted a fungal infection post-sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected sexual encounter with a CSW (Community Sex Worker) The very next day I found little white non raised dots on the head of my penis. The dermatologist told me that it was a fungal infection and prescribed Ketoconazole cream and Fluconazole tablet. However, I have unde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, if the condom had been used consistently and correctly and it did not break or slip off then the chances of acquisition of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or any other STI (sexually transmitted infections) is nonexistent. Another reassuring point is that yo... Read Full »
What are the chances of HIV after unprotected anal sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an unprotected anal sex for a small duration with a guy before two days. Now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) infections. So I would like to know about the chances that how could I have gotten HIV infection from him... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected anal sex carries a high risk of acquisition of HIV. You are still in the window period, where the post-exposure prophylaxis can be given as it can be initiated within 72 hours of last exposure. HIV test can be done now. This will help you to know about your p... Read Full »
I am feeling urethral discomfort post-hand job. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I received a hand job from a mysterious individual, and afterward, I put hand sanitizer all over my groin area. I think I put some in my urethra as well. Later that night I noticed a dull discomfort in my urethra, but nothing painful. It does not hurt when I pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand sanitizers are usually alcohol based preparations. No wonder that it caused some burning or discomfort in urethra. But do not worry, you did not cause any significant harm to yourself. This might not be the sole criteria to worry for STI (sexually transmitted infecti... Read Full »