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Fear Of Hiv

Fear of HIV, often known as AIDS phobia, is a kind of nosophobia in which a person feels they are infected despite having tested negative for HIV. AIDS phobia is a deep-seated issue; it has nothing to do with reports but rather with the guilt of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior or obsessive thought.

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Can I contract HIV even after using protection during sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a masseuse in a spa. I was using protection all the time and I am 99 % sure it did not break because when I pulled out myself my semen was still inside the condom. Now in the third week, I am experiencing a sore throat and little swollen lymph nodes. I am very ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello,Welcome to the icliniq.com.I can understand your concernI have seen your reports (attachments have been removed to protect patient's privacy) which are nonreactive for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).The CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) like a combo HIV test detects both a...  Read Full »

I am in PrEP on demand. Should I start PEP in addition?

Query: Hello doctor, I am in PrEP on demand. This week, I took the protocol as indicated (two initial doses, one dose the next day, and two more every day for 48 hours after sex). In the sexual relationship, the condom was broken, and I did not realize it. I am nervous even though I fulfilled the protocol...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through single unprotected intercourse are low. Condom breakage can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse, though the risk in your...  Read Full »

I have developed some anxiety regarding AIDS. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,During the last year, I have developed some sort of anxiety regarding AIDS. I have read tons of stuff online and I do not really understand if I can become infected through casual contact such as touching an object and having for example a minor cut that does not bleed anymore. Some art...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Let me read your query sir and reply to you after some time to ease your worry. Thank you.  Read Full »

I have been anxious about HIV for the past year. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have been stressing about HIV for the last 12 months. My last exposure was 12 months ago, and I have done plenty of tests since then. I did three antibody self-tests 5 months after exposure. I was not sure how to interpret them as they only showed one visible line, which essentially mean...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. If the HIV antibodies test, conducted in a reliable laboratory after 90 days of exposure, is negative, then it is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. Repeatedl...  Read Full »

Can penis rubbing on bed transmit HIV?

Query: Hello doctor,I have some symptoms like swollen lymph nodes and rapid heartbeat. This started four years ago when I rubbed my naked penis on a bed that had black fluid and hair on it. I do not know if the fluid was semen or blood, or if it could transmit HIV (human immunodeficiency viruses). How long...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by the act you described on the bed are nil. Healthcare professionals are trained to follow universal precautions. They will not reuse needles. So the chances of transmission of ...  Read Full »

Do I have HIV due to condom-protected oral sex?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old male. I had risky oral sex with three partners, but I wore a condom for each of my partners. A day after my last sexual intercourse, I experienced a fever, chills, and bacterial tonsillitis, where I had white pus around my inflamed tonsils. All of those symptoms compl...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have protected sex for each, there is no way it can be HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. Tonsillitis is seasonal, and you are tested for it. Cold and flu - it is not due to HIV; no cure is achieved ...  Read Full »

I had an unprotected vaginal sex. Will PEP be effective?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected vaginal sex. How effective is PEP when initiated 22 hours after one-time unprotected vaginal intercourse? Is an RNA test affected by PEP? Is it considered effective during treatment? Also, I am experiencing a sore throat and fatigue, causing concern. Please help. Tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis and is over 90 percent effective when used correctly for 28 days with no additional exposure. While a negative HIV RNA (human immunodeficiency virus ribonucleic acid test) pr...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pain under the ribs and stomach discomfort after sexual intercourse with CSW. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have protected sex with a sex worker for the first time in my life and the last one. Can I be in contact with the virus? After two weeks I have some pain under the ribs on the left and right side, and stomach pain but not every time.  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If it is a protected sex then these symptoms may occur due to other reasons. The pain in the mid-abdomen is mostly due to acid peptic disorder. Do not worry as it is not due to HIV (Human mmunodeficiency Virus) infection. You...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex, but my HIV tests were negative. Help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had an (Insertive) UAI (Unprotected Anal Intercourse) with an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-positive person. I was put on PEP (Post - exposure Prophylaxis) at 82 hours. Adhered to PEP, after four months of exposure, I did my fourth-generation HIV duo combo, which came back negative....  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your test had been done in an accredited laboratory and there is no further exposure, your test report will be considered conclusive, but if there is any other exposure also, get tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs (sexually transmitted disea...  Read Full »

I have patches on my tongue after oral sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I received oral sex from someone whose status was unknown to me. I was not feeling well the day after, so I went to the doctor, and they said I had pharyngitis (group A Streptococcus), so they treated me with Amoxicillin, and the symptoms disappeared except for the white tongue. I have...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. White tongue is not related to sex. It can be due to conditions like constipation, fungal infections, etc. You have done a lot of tests, and all are nonreactive. The chances of HIV are very low if the test results are negative. I would sugges...  Read Full »

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