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Should I undergo any other screening tests for HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a stranger four months ago. After four weeks, I observed rashes on my back on both sides and intense itching that persists till now. After ten weeks, I got tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ribonucle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen the attached pictures (the attachment is removed to protect the patient's identity). The rashes look like bruises in most places. The fourth-generation test is authentic and 99.9 % correct. Which means you are human immunodeficiency vir... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a gay male. 12 days later, I did an HIV RNA test, and the results were undetectable. On the 31st day after exposure, I tested negative after doing the HIV 4th generation test with p24 antigen. Approximately around day 32, I became ill with a sore throa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. You have taken enough tests, and all are negative. All the tests taken on the 12th and 31st days are negative. On the 32nd day, you developed a sore throat, enlarged ly... Read Full »
Is it possible for HIV antibodies to disappear after a period of time?
Query: Hello doctor, I need help. I was involved in a risk a few years ago. The only reason I was aware of this risk is because of the chronic diarrhea I have been getting. I did the rapid antibodies HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1-2 test at a clinic and there were no antibodies found. This test was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Your test is negative. Now go for stool culture and sensitivity test. It will tell you which medicine you may respond to. So treatment is easy. Go for the western blot test before going for the fourth-generation CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) kit tes... 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 »
How to stop my fear of getting HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I have done many tests for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). On day 4, I took neem leaves, on day 50, I took Acyclovir tablet, and on day 56, I did a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) HIV test, which was negative. On day 90, I did an HIV antibody test. It was also negative. After six mon... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no role for Acyclovir. There is no need for doing any others tests as a fourth generation test is 99.9 % correct. Though all the tests are negative, still your fear is there. There is no problem except your fear, stress, anxiety, and depression. You can take the ... Read Full »
I am having flu symptoms 20 days after sex. Am I at high risk of HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex before 20 days and the condom broke. This last week I have had mild flu-like symptoms such as a sore throat and today I have a mouth ulcer. Flu symptoms and mouth ulcers are symptoms of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) at early stages. This is what I have understood from what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A possibility is there, not denied, but flu may be seasonal. The ulcer may be due to folic acid deficiency. Take tablet Azee (Azithromycin) 500 mg once per day for three to five days, tablet Montek (Montelukast) 10 mg once at night for five days. For ulcer, locally app... Read Full »