Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I hope you are doing well. First off, I am glad you are seeing a doctor and starting therapy. This is a good and healthy step for your health and the health of your companion. A positive test for HIV does not mean you have AIDS. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an infection that, if untreated, can steadily destroy your immune system over many years and can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The first step is to raise awareness of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the community so that they follow preventive practices and do not discriminate against patients living with the disease. Information such as that given below is an example- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne virus transmitted via sexual intercourse, shared intravenous drug paraphernalia, and during the birth process or via human milk (vertical transmission). HIV disease is caused by infection with HIV-1 or HIV-2, which are retroviruses.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Previous disease and past vaccination offer a certain degree of protection to prevent severe disease in the next episode. Since the disease has already happened and appears mild, you may require minimal medications to treat your current episode. Also, the more severe the previous episode, the more likely the chance of antibody formation for disease prevention. I suggest you undergo CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), and CRP (C-reactive protein) tests.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The clinical diagnosis of genital herpes should always be confirmed by laboratory testing, including serotyping antibodies, IgG (immunoglobulin G), and IgM (immunoglobulin M). The definitive diagnosis of genital herpes relies on demonstrating the presence of HSV in the genital area either by virus isolation or antigen testing. Though various tests can identify HSV (herpes simplex virus) antibodies, few tests can differentiate between HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. With the symptoms that you have mentioned and with the pandemic around, it would be an excellent decision to test her for COVID-19 using RT-PCR (reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction)-based antigen test from the oral and nasopharyngeal swab samples. Considering her age, she should also get the following other tests: 1. X-ray chest or CT (computed tomography) scan of the chest (preferable).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The laboratory tests you took are negative for viral illnesses possibly transmitted by needle stick injury, primarily HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, it is a good idea to keep getting tested yearly. Other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), for example, bacterial infections such as Treponema pallidum and syphilis, are transmitted via a sexual mode of transmission.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following are my observations based on the history and reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. Your mother has been affected by a multidrug-resistant systemic bacterial infection. 2.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Low energy could be due to anemia, thyroid malfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout-like rheumatic diseases. Ultrasound might be requested for liver disorders, which can cause such symptoms. However, there are no abnormalities in the blood tests.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Influenza viruses of types A and B attack five to 10 percent of adults and 20–to 30 percent of children, thereby causing millions of acute respiratory infections worldwide. Most infections with influenza A and B viruses do not cause pronounced symptoms. Acute self-limiting uncomplicated influenza is characterized by a sudden onset of fever (above 38.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please share the details of the medications you have been taking along with the prescriptions. Apart from the picture you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), please describe the symptoms you are currently experiencing and how long you have had the suspected nail infection. Also, let me know if there is any pus discharge. Based on the information provided, a local examination by a hand surgeon may be required to confirm the diagnosis.
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