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Hiv Infection

Infection caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is called the HIV infection. HIV damages the body's immune system, so the body is not able to fight off infections. HIV can get transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.

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Is HIV test at three months conclusive?

Query: Hi doctor, After three months of unprotected exposure, I got tested for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), and it is negative. What are the chances of getting a positive HIV result after three months? I got to know that in some rare cases it takes up to six months to show antibodies. In which condi...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent at three months is highly conclusive. But as far as retesting at six months is concerned, here is your answer. The majority of people who are infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) will have a detectable level of anti-HIV antibodies...  Read Full »

I am taking care of my sister diagnosed with AIDS and concerned about HIV transmission. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I was at the hospital visiting my sister, who is diagnosed with full-blown AIDS. I tried to care for her by putting Vaseline on her lips and feeding her ice and peppermints. I was hesitant to apply the lip gloss. Also, she decided the mints hurt, so she spit the mint out in my hand. I thr...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The answer to your query is that it is not the route of human immune virus (HIV) transmission because: 1)Saliva does not transmit HIV. 2) Quantity of HIV in saliva is not high. 3) Saliva itself has anti-HIV antibodies t...  Read Full »

What does non-reactive mean in HIV test?

Query: Hi doctor, I have allergies like sneezing, running nose, pain behind the eyes due to strong fragrance or dust, and taking homeopathy medicines. I used to have these allergies before a sexual incident, but they are getting worse after that. Also, when I think more about HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Vir...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The allergy details mentioned are non-specific. So, you have been identified with a specific allergen. Antiallergic homeopathic medicines are unlikely to interfere with the test result. I suggest you regularly do some breathing exercises for 15 to 20 minutes a day along w...  Read Full »

Is it possible that I got infected with HIV or other STD?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a query related to HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. I was masturbating in the toilet by rubbing my penis against the wall. But I was wearing underwear. I had some precum on my underwear. After that, I touched tap water with one hand. I used the same hand for touching my...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no risk of having HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection in you from the description provided.   Read Full »

I had an unprotected sex but did not ejaculate. I am worried about HIV. Please guide.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old heterosexual male. I am married and have a three months old baby boy, I never had sex before my marriage neither outside it, but yesterday I went to a massage center which including massage with oil, sona, steam room and then moroccan shower by the lady. During the sh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answer to your question based on the various things that unprotected sexual act without ejaculation still puts you at some risk of contacting HIV as you do not know the other person status. But the good thing is that you are circumcised and there is ample evidence ...  Read Full »

Is the window period for HIV more extended when the symptoms of acute infection take a long time to show?

Query: Hello doctor, Is the window period for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)more extended when the symptoms of acute infection take a long time to show? I was tested for HIV by rapid test at 10 and 15 weeks after exposure (both negative), but have symptoms by week 9, and worse symptoms by the 13th week...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms of acute HIV infection appear relatively for a short duration and resolve within a few days. These can appear anywhere around two to six weeks. Your signs at nine weeks could be a coincidental finding, and there could be numerous causes for the symptoms. T...  Read Full »

Can I get HIV through the cuts in the finger or sores in the mouth?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. I met a girl recently. We both did deep kissing and fingering many times. I do not know about her HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status. Recently, I read about HIV, and I am worried. I do not remember whether I had any cut in my finger. Can I have HIV through t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fingering alone will not cause HIV transmission. For transmission, the virus needs to enter the bloodstream. Regarding the cut, there should be a fresh lesion for having an active transfer. As far as deep kissing is concerned, there is no possibility to have HIV transmiss...  Read Full »

Can HIV symptoms occur after six months of possible exposure?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old male, and my query is regarding possible HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) exposure. Four months back, I had a sexual encounter with two female partners. I had insertive vaginal sex and received oral sex. Intercourse had lasted for about five minutes twice with each...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are as follows: The risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) during protected insertion vaginal sex, as you have described, is non-existent. Receiving oral sex carries negligible to low risk of HIV acquisition, especially, if the...  Read Full »

Can an HIV positive person marry an HIV negative?

Query: Hello doctor, Can an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive person marry an HIV negative?  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answer to your query is yes, an HIV-positive person can marry an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) negative. A majority of the countries have no legal objections against marriage, although a few have a law to declare your HIV status to the partner. When the HIV-in...  Read Full »

Is CMIA test accurate?

Query: Hello doctor, My doctor has recommended western blot for Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV-1 and HIV-2) as a screening test. The RIBA(Recombinant Immunoblot Assay) test was negative for HIV, after 16 weeks of exposure. I also had a negative CMIA (chemiluminescent microparticle Immuno Assay) test, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Western blot is highly sensitive and specific test, which is run after a repeatedly reactive ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) rapid test. Western blot test is not used as a diagnostic test in the absence of an initial positiv...  Read Full »

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