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How long does HIV survive in a needle used for an HIV patient?
Query: Hello doctor, Five days ago, I went to a private hospital because of a cyst. The nurse at the hospital asked me to take a blood sugar test. She and I have had misunderstandings in the past, and I am worried if she used a used needle to collect my sample. I am sure that the syringe was new, but I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. However, health care workers are trained to follow universal precautions. So they will not reuse needles. If no other patient was present, there is nothing to worry about. Read Full »
I fingered a masseuse. Am I at risk of sexually transmitted infections?
Query: Hi doctor, I had been to a spa for a body massage a week back. I was fingering the female massage therapist during the massage, and she also cummed on my fingers. I am unsure if I touched my penis with the cum, and there were no cuts on my fingers. However, I am worried about getting infected by HIV... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by massage or fingering are zero unless there are bleeding wounds on the hand. If there are no bleeding wounds, the odds are nil. Skin-to-skin contact or kissing can transmit ... Read Full »
What is the possibility of HIV infection from an HIV infected surgeon injecting with bare hands?
Query: Hi doctor, Last month, a doctor with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) gave an injection in my vein without using gloves. She did not use any cotton, she just put her finger to stop the bleeding. She also rubbed my vein with her hands when it was still bleeding. Am I at risk? I did HIV DNA (Deoxyri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your query step by step. There was no risk of HIV involved by the injection given by HIV infected doctor surgeon. Even if she touched with her finger at the bleeding site with the naked hand, you were not at risk. HIV cannot be transmitted by touching HIV in... Read Full »
I have a skin allergy causing rashes and weight loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin allergy, rashes, hives and weight loss. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I would like to know the duration of your complaints (rashes/ hives). Kindly also upload images of the rashes, if any. Have you taken any treatment already? Regards. Read Full »
My wife and I have fever and chills. Is it HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last two days, I have a headache, fever, chills, sweating, and body ache. On contacting my doctor, he advised me to go for a dengue test in which NS1Ag came positive, and the doctor has advised for an ELISA test which is yet to be done. Now, I am worried as the HIV symptoms are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The antigen test that is done is not a diagnostic test but, used to complement the diagnosis. It is not very conclusive. The symptoms you described are seen 14 to 15 days after exposure, and not this late. In oral sex, u... Read Full »
I am worried about STDs after unprotected sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who had unprotected sex yesterday. I was drunk, but now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or any STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) for that matter. I do not have medical access for the next three months, as I am on a ship. If I express my a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We do not know the HIV status (Human immunodeficiency virus) of the person with whom you had sex and also your baseline HIV status, the other thing you mentioned that you do not have medical access for next three months. Considering the availability of only Lamivudine ... Read Full »
I am experiencing cold symptoms and rashes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to begin with my dropped CD4 (clusters of differentiation) count of 350, which I had six years ago. Two weeks later, it raised to 398. The doctor said it could be entirely reasonable for a woman to have a count of CD4 around 400. The reason for dropping maybe due to a previou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection has a window period of one or two months during which the tests can show false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organisation), all results for HIV are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last exposure. A... Read Full »
The girl used her saliva for lubrication. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hello doctor,My question is regarding possible HIV exposure six weeks ago. The condom protected vaginal and oral although she did masturbate me without a condom and used spit for lubrication. I took the fourth generation ELISA at four weeks and five weeks and both were negative. I was on a testoster... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am pleased to help you with your concern. The risk of transmission of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the scenario you have described is extremely low, even if your sexual partner was an infected carrier. There is very little evidence to support a high t... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting HIV after taking post-exposure prophylaxis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done some stupid things in my life. I had safe sex, but with many different girls. There was never a condom fail and each time I used a new condom. When I did it with the fourth girl, I noticed that the condom tip was broken. After that, I took PEP. On the 26th day post exposure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. In my opinion, the chances of you getting an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is 0.001 % or less. I am glad to note that you have used a condom every single time and took all possible precautions. In fact, you... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sexual intercourse about 43 days ago. After 3 days of intercourse, I got my period and after the period stopped, I got a yellow thick vaginal discharge and ulcer around the genitals. So I went to the hospital and the doctor told me that I had a fungal infection. But I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Both you and your partner have tested negative. You need not worry about HIV. Be clear that from HIV negative person you cannot contract HIV. So HIV is ruled out. You may be suffering from other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea, etcI hope this has ... Read Full »