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My CMIA test is negative. Do I have AIDS?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old male. I have done a fourth generation CMIA (chemiluminescent magnetic microparticle immunoassay) test which came negativeafter 10 years of post-exposure. I have also done RT- PCR (Reverse Transcriptase - Polymerase Chain Reaction) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV1 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fourth GenerationCMIA (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay)kit test is 99.9 % correct. But symptoms are present. (Cluster of Differentiation) CD4 count is also not that high, but till results are negative. No one can say HIV positive. Go to any government h... Read Full »
I had protected sex with an unknown partner. Will I get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with an unknown partner 10 days before. I would like to know if I would have contracted HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and want to take the tests. I did not do any oral sex but kissed her a couple of times on her lips and it was not so deep and she did blow job to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you had oral kiss, a risk of HSV (herpes simplex virus) maybe there. Chances of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is least to nil as you had protected sex. If no other symptoms except persisting migraine and gastritis, you can wait. I do not think you have any risk... Read Full »
How can HIV and STD be ruled out after protected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with a sex worker. I used a condom but I am still worried that I may get HIV(human Immunodeficiency Virus) or any STD(Sexually Transmitted Disease). I did not see condom after intercourse whether it tore or not but I think the head of the penis was covered well. Am I safe? What ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have had protected sex, no chance of HIV, STD, or HSV may be there. If any symptoms appear then think about the test. At present, no need for ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) in 7 to 10 days. or RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) PCR (Polymerase Chain reaction) on ... Read Full »