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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Can I turn HIV positive if my condom broke during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a girl, but the condom tore in the middle, and I took out my penis. I do not have any past history of the same issue. I am not under any medication, and I have not performed any lab tests yet. Is there any chance that I can get HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission by single unprotected intercourse with an HIV-positive person is low. If the sexual intercourse is protected (using a condom properly), chances of getting HIV are nil. If condom tear... Read Full »
My HIV self test came positive. What shall I do? Kindly guide
Query: Hello doctor, I tested with a third generation test which was a self-test using a finger prick. It was called a sure-check HIV self-test. I could not interpret the result, as I saw the control line, but as for the test line, it was not there. I only saw the shade of it, or maybe an actual red color ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The HIV fourth generation antibodies test negative result after six months last exposure is conclusive provided there is no further risk exposure. There is no need for further HIV tests. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
Could I be having HIV even if my test reports are negative?
Query: Hello doctor, It has been 22 months since my last exposure to HIV. I had done the TRI-DOT test, and comb AIDS test eight months after exposure to HIV, but they were negative. However, I have been having symptoms such as slight ear pain and sore throat for the past six months. And also, I get cold ea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. If the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies test is negative after three months of last exposure, it is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. The attached report (attachment removed to p... Read Full »
I have throat pain. Is it due to the unprotected oral sex I had before 26 days?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected oral sex and protected condom vaginal sex. I have warts already and intend to remove them with a dermatologist tomorrow. I tested negative for herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. I tested negative for HIV on the 11th day but thought it was too early, so I reteste... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected oral sex are almost nil. If there are no bleeding wounds in the oral cavity, the risk of protected intercourse is almost nil if a condom is used in a proper mann... Read Full »
Can I get HIV from an affected individual if he inserts his finger into my vagina?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in my early twenties. A close acquaintance of mine assaulted me when I was about ten years old. He put his fingers in my vagina. I am scared that I might have a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Can this cause the infection if he is positive for the human immunodeficiency vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If it is only finger insertion, then there is no chance of transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Intact skin is an effective barrier. So do not worry about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Transmission. Take care. Read Full »
I was exposed to HIV antigen 58 days ago. How can I know if I got infected?
Query: Hello doctor, I was exposed fifty-eight days ago and checked my HIV DNA detector thirteen days later, yet no HIV CLIA was identified eighteen days later. After twenty-three days, the HIV DNA detector had not been identified. After thirty-four days, CMIA ag/ab was nonreactive, and CMIA was negative ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of later HIV tests becoming positive are practically negligible. With the supplied test results and dates, the results are almost conclusive. However, it may be preferable to have an HIV antibody test at a reputable laboratory after Ninety days of exposure... 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 »