AIDS, also called acquired immunodeficiency virus, is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. This virus can be transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, anal fluids, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.
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I had unprotected sex. Could it lead to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old man who engaged in unprotected sexual activity with a sex worker while on a business trip. I am troubled by certain symptoms I have been experiencing, including fever, chills, mouth soreness, and observed rashes. The sexual encounter involved oral sex as well. Could ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since it was unprotected sex, I suggest you consider various sexually transmitted diseases. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) symptoms may take three to six months to manifest, and other sexually transmitted diseases... Read Full »
Can I get HIV despite a negative antigen test?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old male, I had gone 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 thre... 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 »
I am worried about HIV risk. Please help.
Query: Myself a 29 year odl woman, I'm feeling incredibly anxious and desperate, and I need your help. I have had multiple unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend and I'm really concerned about the risk of HIV, and I want to explore all possible preventive measures. Can you please tell me more about the ... Read Full »
Answer: I understand that your concerns about HIV prevention are causing anxiety, and it's important to prioritize your health. Talk to your partner about this and make sure that he's free from any infection. Talking about vaginal rings, Yes. There is the availability of contraceptive rings. but very les... Read Full »
How can my pregnant friend manage HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking this for a friend, doctor. She is 28 years old, has a lot on her mind with pregnancy, and we have been wondering about HIV. 1. How does it affect things, especially now that she is in week 9? 2. Are there extra precautions we should be taking? 3. Can you break down how HIV ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), getting treatment before and during pregnancy can usually prevent infection in your baby. If you take HIV medicines throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth and give your bab... Read Full »
I am a 45-year-old male with HIV. How can I prevent its spread?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old male with HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Our healthcare system is inadequate, and many individuals are affected by HIV. Our president has promised to take steps to address this issue. I want to know if these ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Certainly, it is possible to control HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by taking small steps, such as improving the health system. If the health system becomes more educated, it can effectively prevent the spread... Read Full »
I touched a used needle, now feeling sick. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I work for a company where there is one person who is a diabetic. He uses regular insulin injections. Well, I was not paying attention when I picked up the trash can because it fell over, and I touched a used needle. I know I did not get pricked because it did not pierce my skin. I als... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The risk of infection from needlestick injuries depends on: The factors that influence exposure to a greater volume of blood (for example: visible blood on the device, needle which has been placed directly into an artery or a vein of an HIV positive person). Viral... Read Full »
I fear contracting HIV after a doctor's visit. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a wound on my feet and visited a doctor's clinic for a check-up. I was barefoot in the clinic. I fear if there was any HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) blood or fluid that I might have stepped on. If the blood or fluid might have come in contact with my wound, which was touchin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your possibility may be untrue. If the virus is present, it will be inactive in dry blood with no HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection survives. So, there is no such possibility of transmission. It is... Read Full »
My HIV tests fall under false negative. Can I have HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, My ex-partner had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) three years ago when I was along with him. But, he informed me regarding this very recently. He did not make me aware of his condition. We were not careful always. After getting to know, I checked on internet about its signs and symp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Out of nearly hundred person having sex with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive person, hardly less than one may get infected. The chances of acquiring HIV after sexual exposure is less than one percent. I would suggest you to get HIV RT- PCR (reverse transcript... Read Full »
What does my dad's liver function tests indicate?
Query: Hello doctor,My 57-year-old father had an LFT recently. I wanted help in interpreting his results. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, I can help interpret the LFT (liver function test) results. You can upload the report so that I can suggest accordingly. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,If a person with HIV uses a scissor to cut himself, then eight hours later, another person uses the same scissor—which has the HIV guy's blood on it—to hurt herself. What is the possibility of HIV transmission here? Please assist. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Usually, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) does not survive in the environment on surfaces beyond a few hours. So, it is unlikely to transmit HIV if there are eight hours for the risk exposure (scissor cut) as it ten... Read Full »
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