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I got cut from an infected carton while shopping. Is it possible for me to get infected from HIV?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a concern regarding something I saw while supermarket shopping yesterday. In the refrigerator, I chose a chicken carton with sharp edges that cut me and caused me to bleed. It was kept in a frigid refrigerator. A drug addict stood in front of me and chose from the same location. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked through the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The probability of HIV transmission by the previously mentioned actions is, in my opinion, nil. The likelihood of an HIV patient's contaminated blood touching the same site of contact... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been involved in one-time sex with a sex worker. The sex was protected. However, after 15 days I developed tonsillitis and fever. Does this indicate the risk of HIV transmission? What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of transmission of HIV in your case are nil. You can allay fears of HIV. I do not see any need for HIV tests. However, you can go for an HIV antibody test to allay your anxiety. I hope this helps. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I was involved in intercourse last month and am concerned about stomach flu, diarrhea, and stomach pains seven weeks after the intercourse. As there was great discomfort during the intercourse, only the tip of his penis was inside, and we stopped. I then began looking up symptoms and h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the details given by you are almost nil. If your partner is negative for HIV, there can be no chance. The HIV antibodies will be formed in two to six weeks latest, after ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had vaginal sex with a sex worker with a condom. Later I found that the condom covered only 60 % of the penis. After three weeks, I have developed the following symptoms: sore throat, penis irritation and tingling, frequent urination, white tongue, arm weakness, body weakness, weight... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. No, none of the symptoms are related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). They are all symptoms of anxiety and panic. I saw the photograph (the attachment is removed to protect the patient's identity), and no, it... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had an exposure before five months, and after three weeks, some symptoms started developing in me. Some of the symptoms are lesions in the urethral opening of the penis, sore throat, back burning sensation, white tongue, burning sensation in the lower foot, unusual spots in skin, smal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It does not seem to be HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). I suggest you check your urine culture and throat swab culture. Take antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-allergic medications. Along with it, I sugg... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am currently taking PEP. I had protected oral and vaginal sex with a sex worker a few days ago. The initial baseline HIV test was negative. The HIV RNA PCR test also came back negative. I am currently experiencing aches in my groin and armpit, and a stiff neck. There are no other symp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing to us. If you did not had a condom break, there is really no need for PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). Hope it helps. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
I had unprotected sex last year and tested negative for 2 HIV tests. Do I need to do any other test?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female I had unprotected sex last year. I took these 2 HIV tests today are they negative. I am mentally exhausted. I have not had any sexual encounters since last year. Are these tests negative? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the tests attached, and both of them show negative results. I can understand the anxiety and mental agony you are going through because of the fear of HIV, it is a very common reaction pattern. However, HIV infection has a window period of 12 weeks ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently attended a bachelor party that involved adult entertainment. During the event, one of the dancers filled a plastic test tube with liquor, inserted it halfway into her vagina, and then offered it to me. Given my inebriated state, I knelt down to her pubic area and placed my mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you that the likelihood of transmitting HIV through unprotected oral contact is extremely low, unless there are open and bleeding wounds in both individuals. In your situation it was more likely contact rather than sexual intercourse. Considering tha... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had been to a massage parlor last week and there the girl rubbed her vagina a lot but did not put her fingers inside. The girl gave me a hand job. The girl washed her hands with soap before giving me a hand job. But I forgot to wash my hands and touched my penis in between while she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You were wearing your undergarments. So do not worry. No need to test. I hope this has helped you. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old female. I was involved in intercourse last week and I lost my virginity. It was so painful during the penetration and I even had bleeding. During the intercourse, we used condoms at the beginning and later on removed them and continued. however, he withdrew his penis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. An unprotected sexual encounter is a risk factor for multiple STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, the risk is low in your case and can range from 0.02-0.04%. Not all exposures trans... Read Full »