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Is the anti-HIV antibody screening test conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a few unprotected high-risk exposures in my life so far. I had a concern and checked my status of HIV through an ELFA test after three months following the last encounter. I did another ELFA test after six months, and both were non-reactive. I did not have any exposure in be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I have noted your concern. Your last screening tests for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), that is, fourth generation p24 antigen and anti-HIV antibody screening test is conclusive for all previous exposures. Negative antibody s... Read Full »
How long do HIV antibodies remain in the body post exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a general query. I would like to know say a person has HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and if he does not know about it. He then acquires AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). So, even after having AIDS, will there be HIV antibodies in his blood? If he goes for an HIV an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibodies against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) once formed, stay forever. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is an advanced stage of HIV infection when the patient shows signs of immunodeficiency like opportunistic infections, malignancies, etc. Antibodi... Read Full »
Can I get HIV from an accidental prick of a sharp object?
Query: Hello doctor, My cousin stepped on a nail. It had a pointy object from the street. It got stuck in his feet. It took him from morning to evening to take the nail off his feet and he threw it at me. It hit my arm not knowing if that nail was infected or had blood on it. So when he threw it at me, it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The virus does not survive outside the body and it is certainly not transmitted through fomites. Moreover, intact skin does not allow the virus to pass through. Read Full »
What are the chances of HIV through protected anal sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I met a man who was a foreigner. During the winter, one night we went to a restaurant in and after that we went to a bar for some drinks and then to a food store. I had not dressed appropriately for the cold weather and I had no hat or scarf and it was very cold. We ended up going to h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Protected anal sex and fingering is safe and there is no risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, receiving unprotected oral sex carries a very low risk even though saliva is not considered infectious, provided he didn't have oral sores or bleeding gums. Yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, What are the precautions that need to be taken to avoid HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus)? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In adults, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is acquired mainly through either unprotected sex with an HIV-infected individual or through sharing of needles as in injection drug abusers (IDUs) and accidentally through needle-stick injury in a healthcare professional. ... Read Full »