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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I touched blood on a bottle. Am I at HIV risk?
Query: Hello doctor,I went into a desert shop to get a milkshake when I looked at the bottle there was blood on it. I touched the blood on the bottle right after the blood got on the bottle. Can I catch HIV?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern. The risks of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission from blood-borne exposure require the source to be HIV positive. In this case, if this red spot is blood, then it would need to be HIV positive, and then there would al... Read Full »
I used a contaminated sex toy. Can I get HIV because of that?
Query: Hello doctor, After using a sex toy, I decided to throw it away outside. However, later I changed my mind and decided I wanted to go and get it back. So after 2 hours I got it back and used it. The toy was in a closed box and wrapped in a plastic bag. I now have a fear that I may have contracted HIV... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have read your query thanks for reaching out to me. The risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through a used sex toy is extremely low, as HIV transmission primarily occurs through contact with infected bodily fluids such as... Read Full »
Will I get HIV through unprotected oral and vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor,Two months ago, I had protected vaginal sex twice and unprotected oral sex and a blowjob. After 9 days and 22 hours, I took HIV RNA PCR. It was negative, but I am still worried about HIV and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). I do not have any symptoms of HSV (human simplex vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you are worried about the possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs(sexually transmitted infection) or STDs(sexually transmitted diseases). It is important to prioritize your s... Read Full »
I had a nude body-to-body massage. Am I at HIV risk?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a nude body-to-body massage 15 days ago with a handjob finish. The rubbing was mostly done on my back with her upper body. The handjob was done with lube, and the tip of her tongue briefly touched the bottom of the penis shaft but I said no, so there was no penetrative oral whatso... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned about the potential risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after your recent encounter. Let us address your concerns regarding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections). HIV: Based... Read Full »
My condom broke and I am worried about HIV infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, my condom broke as I was entering the vagina of an unknown lady. The whole episode happened so fast (less than five to 10 seconds). I am not sure if the tip of my circumcised penis was in contact with the inside of the vagina or the butt hole, as I could not see. The lady sai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through single unprotected intercourse are low. The act can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse as there was a condom tear. If the person is HIV-negative, the... Read Full »
My condom broke during intercourse. Will i contract HIV?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about having intercourse with an unknown partner as the condom broke in between. We are not sure if this incident happened immediately before penetration or after it. I swiftly left after this incident as it started to worry me. She did mention that she tests regularly. D... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is essential to remember that the risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through a single act of unprotected intercourse is low, especially if the other person has tested negative for HIV and is practicing safe sex. Ho... 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 »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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. Repeatedly negative tests afte... Read Full »
My HIV tests are repeatedly negative. Can I still have HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible I can be an elite controller of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)? I was exposed to HIV a year ago. I tested using a self-test kit six months later, and it only showed one line, but at the place of the second line, only a small dot appeared. I got scared and went for a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Rapid card test results follow the all-or-none principle. You require a complete line to be considered positive. Anything other than that is negative. Also, you have gone through multiple other tests with signif... Read Full »
I had oral sex and developed sore throat. Is it HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual encounter with a prostitute who seemed to be in a healthy condition and free from diseases. I had oral contact with her vaginal fluids, though I did not have any intercourse or kissing with her. After four days of a sexual encounter, I developed a sore throat with a 99-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Unprotected sexual activities do lead to multiple STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). But we need to be aware of the other STDs that can spread through this mode, such as syphilis, herpe... Read Full »
Will I get HIV if I have an oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a massage a few months ago. The masseuse gave me a blowjob without a condom. I went to the hospital four days later with a urinary tract infection. I was given IV antibiotics for three days and antibiotic tablets for two weeks. There was no testing done for STDs. Do I need to be w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Unprotected sexual exposure is a risk factor for a variety of diseases and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Oral sex, on the other hand, has a low risk of HIV transmi... Read Full »
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