Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Davie Wong

Can a herpes outbreak increase HIV risk after protected sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chance of contracting HIV in this situation is highly variable, depending on many factors. Having genital herpes at the time of sexual intercourse does increase the risk. Other factors include proper or improper use of a condom, whether or not the condom broke, the type of intercourse (oral, vaginal, or anal), the partner's HIV status, and whether or not she is taking antiviral medication.

December 17, 2025

Are HIV tests conclusive between 39 and 105 days?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A fourth-generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibody test can detect HIV infection 15 to 20 days after exposure. If your test remains negative 105 days after exposure, you can be confident that you do not have HIV. The accuracy of fourth-generation HIV tests is very close to 100%.

November 19, 2025

Can a person get HIV after a hand job or deep kissing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com If you are concerned about contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the best approach is to get tested. You might get tested for other sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C and B. The risk of catching HIV from oral sex is shallow. Acute HIV infection can cause a flu-like illness (fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes, rash, and sore throat) within two to four weeks of exposure. Please send a photo of your rash to help you better.

November 17, 2025

Can unprotected homosexual sex increase the risk for HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your 4th generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) serology is negative. Your HIV viral load is < 120,000 mIU/mL or < 54 copies/mL. According to the interpretation of your report, it means there might be HIV virus in your blood that is below the lower limit of detection. 99% of HIV-infected individuals would be detectable by the 4th generation antibody test within 44 days of exposure.

November 11, 2025

Is there any specific treatment available for MRSA?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your inquiry. Here are some strategies to minimize the risk of these recurrent MRSA skin infections. 1. Hygiene: The bacteria that cause skin infections are transmitted by skin contact.

February 19, 2024

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