HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that is sexually transmitted and affects the body's ability to fight infections. It is a lifelong condition that progresses to a more severe form known as AIDS in the long run.
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How can my pregnant friend manage HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking this for a friend, doctor. She is 28 years old, has a lot on her. 1. How does it affect things, especially now that she is in week 9? 2. Are there extra precautions we should be taking? 3. Can you break down how HIV or AIDS management works during pregnancy? 5. What steps c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), getting treatment before and during pregnancy can usually prevent infection in your baby. If you take HIV medicines throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth and give your bab... Read Full »
Can I get HIV after precum exposure?
Query: Hello doctor,During mutual masturbation, the other guy grabbed my penis with the hand he was masturbating with. He touched the shaft and underside of the head. If he had precum on his hand would I be at risk of HIV if he had it from this brief contact? Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission through masturbation are extremely low unless there is direct contact with infected fluids or blood. The risk exists if there is uncertainty about the presence of semen or pre-e... Read Full »
I had sex with a menstruating woman. Can I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had vaginal intercourse. After a minute, I noticed she was having periods, so I left her and cleaned up. Despite wearing a condom, I found some blood on my shaft when I was cleaning up. She gave me only oral sex after I showered and got dressed. I did not give it any though... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. You are in contact with menstruation blood because you had unprotected sexual contact with a woman who is menstruating, and you were talking about this. You might have caught an infection resulting in a common col... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I am extremely worried that I have contracted HIV ( human immunodeficiency Virus). About five weeks ago, I went to a club and was very drunk. I remember a guy walking me home and coming to my house. I remember him fingering me, pulling his penis out, and me sayi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the exposure status is not very clear, I would suggest not to panic. Your symptoms could just be a common flu, which presented quite severely. As it has already been five weeks since the event, it is suggested to get tested. You could go for... Read Full »
Kindly clear my doubts regarding HIV test.
Query: Hi doctor,My plan is to take an HIV test tomorrow after an exposure that happened 84 days ago. I have two questions:Is 84 days enough to take the test? My doctor told me that I must take the test after 90 days since there may be a risk of HIV 2. So is 84 days enough for both HIV 1 and HIV2?I have be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It would be better if you go for an HIV antibody test after 90 days of exposure rather than after 84 days to obtain conclusive results so that you can be relieved of anxiety totally. As per protocol better go after 90 days and... Read Full »
Can getting a negative result in RNA PCR test be conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor,A month ago, I engaged in unprotected oral sex with a paid female partner. On the fourth day, I experienced a severe headache that lasted for five days, along with one day of pain in the tip of the shaft. On the twelfth day, I underwent an RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by at icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical queries. Below are the answers to your queries. The RNA PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test conducted at 12 days is not considered conclusive. It has a sensitivity of 99.5 percent. I would sugges... Read Full »
Is a red pimple on my inner thigh after sex due to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker a day before yesterday. But I told her not to remove her dress because I did not have a condom. Then I had a hug and allowed her to suck my penis for five minutes. While doing, she told me that my liquid is coming in her mouth, and so I stopped. After that,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your exposure, you seem to be safe from HIV. The thigh lesions are not due to HIV (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to other causes. Do you have any symptoms like pain, itching, etc.? Read Full »
My CMIA test is negative. Do I have AIDS?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old male. I have done a fourth generation CMIA (chemiluminescent magnetic microparticle immunoassay) test which came negativeafter 10 years of post-exposure. I have also done RT- PCR (Reverse Transcriptase - Polymerase Chain Reaction) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV1 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fourth GenerationCMIA (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay)kit test is 99.9 % correct. But symptoms are present. (Cluster of Differentiation) CD4 count is also not that high, but till results are negative. No one can say HIV positive. Go to any government h... Read Full »
Will low neutrophil count be the cause for low-grade fever and joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I have done my blood work and the neutrophil count is very low 0.6 from normal in a matter of weeks and I do not understand why. Other symptoms, I am having are low-grade fever, joint pain (knees, hips, and shoulders), extreme fatigue, and spasms in my leg. A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concerns are valid. The symptoms could be due to a condition called neutropenia (low neutrophil counts). It is generally seen in conditions like infections viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections. Examples include HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), tuberculosis,... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex, and I fear getting HIV. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual exposure, oral unprotected and vaginal sex. I took the fourth generation test on the 16th day, 23rd day and 53rd day. All came back negative. At my 53rd day, my wife developed very swollen tender lymph nodes and I am worried the test were false negatives. Also, I read th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your 53rd day negative test can be taken as conclusive, as six weeks is a good period for the fourth generation ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay). Biotin does not affect test results. But, anxiety and HIV phobia after exposure are very common. Try not to resea... Read Full »