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My HIV tests fall under false negative. Can I have HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, My ex-partner had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) three years ago when I was along with him. But, he informed me regarding this very recently. He did not make me aware of his condition. We were not careful always. After getting to know, I checked on internet about its signs and symp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Out of nearly hundred person having sex with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive person, hardly less than one may get infected. The chances of acquiring HIV after sexual exposure is less than one percent. I would suggest you to get HIV RT- PCR (reverse transcript... Read Full »
Could diarrhea, oral ulcers, and weakness indicate HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I performed receptive fellatio on a guy 55 days back. I took RNA PCR (Ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction)TEST after 11 days and then again at 35 days and both were negative. I also took a fourth generation combo test (antibody and p24) on 38th day and it was negative as well. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Candidiasis is there. But, it is usually the late manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Since, all your tests are negative, consider yourself as negative unless proved otherwise. All other things can also happen without HIV. Go for HIV test one more ti... Read Full »
What are the probabilities of having HIV and scabies together?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with scabies, and now I am worried my family also has it. The doctor has prescribed Permethrin cream 5%, Ketoconazole cream, Flutas 150 mg, and Levocetirizine. Are these tablets fine or should I add anything more? What should I do with the furniture and mobile phones? I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Permethrin is fine, but Fluconazole and Ketoconazole have no role in scabies. Permethrin has to be applied two times, one week apart and every member of the family should apply it at the same time. Leave the furniture and mobile as it is, as transmission rarely occurs ... Read Full »
Can HIV test result be affected by the amount of blood sample?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently took the Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab (Human Immuno deficiency virus - antigen/antibody) rapid test. The counselor used two drops of buffer. The test brochure said to use only one drop. I would like to know whether the test is still valid or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the test is valid. There is nothing to worry about. Read Full »
I have rashes on my neck and chest with fever and joint pain. Does it indicate HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, Initially, I noticed four red rashes on my chest and neck. On the next day, I got another four rashes on my face and after two days, I got rashes on my hand and fingers. I also have mild fever and joint pain. All the symptoms have started after my treatment for herpes from a hospital. Do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send a few good quality photographs taken in a natural light to help you better. Read Full »
What can cause pain in a root canal treated tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I had protected sex with a call girl before five months. But, I want to confirm whether I was infected with any disease. I have read on the internet that window period for HIV is three months and hence to confirm I have undergone HIV testing called ELISA (Enzyme linked ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer one by one. Yes, ELISA is highly reliable (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). It has got the sensitivity of 99.97% after three months of exposure, which means out of 10,000 HIV positive people it can rightly level 9,997 people as HIV positive. There is no n... Read Full »
Is the ELISA test challenging to perform?
Query: Hi doctor, Before 16 years, I had two high-risk exposure with sex workers, and the risk was condom break in both situations. After three months from my last exposure, I did an ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1 and 2. It came back negative. Again,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is very easy to perform and has a sensitivity of around 99%, which means out of 100 HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-positive persons, it will come positive in 99 of them. One person may come negative despite him being HIV posit... Read Full »
My wife has HIV infection. What are the chances of it affecting future kids?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in sexual relationship with my wife since marriage for the past 100 days. Yesterday we both tested and identified that she is HIV (Human immuno deficiency Virus) positive and I am negative. Is there a high chance that the unprotected vaginal sex with HIV positive woman will result in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not necessary that you are suffering from HIV right now. But, the chances are high if you will not refrain yourself from unprotected sex with your wife. Since the risk of transmission from female to male is less than 0.5% per act so you might be free right now... Read Full »
Can outcome of HIV test be affected by taking antibiotics?
Query: Hi doctor, I had HIV test after 40 days of sex and it is negative. I am taking antibiotics from the last 1 month for my symptoms. Would that have affected the outcome of the test? For what symptoms should I consult a doctor? How much percentage does this test stand to be negative until 90 days? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I am not aware of your previous history. Please explain your problem in detail. Read Full »