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Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a stranger six years ago whose HIV status was negative for three months. I am not sure of my current status, but I had vaginal sex with her using a condom, and oral sex without a condom. Moreover, I had a small cut at the bottom of my penis where the condom was not cover... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.If the person is negative for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), then there is no chance of transmission of HIV. The chances of transmission of HIV by protected intercourse are nil. It is very unlikely to be transmitted with the given descripti... Read Full »
I got cut from an infected carton while shopping. Is it possible for me to get infected from HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a concern regarding something I saw while supermarket shopping yesterday. In the refrigerator, I chose a chicken carton with sharp edges that cut me and caused me to bleed. It was kept in a frigid refrigerator. A drug addict stood in front of me and chose from the same location.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked through the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The probability of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission by the previously mentioned actions is, in my opinion is nil. The likelihood of an HIV patient's contaminated bloo... Read Full »
Will pre-exposure prophylaxis be effective in vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to start taking pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Will it be effective after seven days of taking it? I wanted to add an extra layer of protection. I will only be having vaginal sex. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an additional layer of protection to prevent the transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It is known to be 99 % effective if taken properly. But it would be better to addi... Read Full »
I had protected sex and have a fever and sore throat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently have done sex with a massage girl in a parlor, it was the first time that I have done sex in my life. I am not married. The girl asked me to remove my clothes and she massaged me for a while. Then I kissed her in the mouth but for seconds only. Then licked her breasts and ni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if a condom is used properly. Symptoms are non-specific and can be due to any respiratory infection. Consult your doctor for examination and management. If it i... Read Full »
Will an unprotected blowjob expose me to HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an unprotected blowjob done by a healthy female. I discharged semen twice into her mouth. Immediately after discharge, I washed my penis with soap. I know HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) cannot sustain in human saliva, but I need an expert opinion. What is the risk of HIV? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV transmission in a single unprotected oral sex with an infected person is almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. Read Full »
I have an itchy throat two weeks after an unprotected hand job. Could it be HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a full-body massage from a naked private escort at her home. After the massage, she rubbed her boobs on my back. Then she asked me to turn around for an unprotected handjob. She put lubricant or some oil on my uncircumcised penis and started stroking, and I ejaculated within a mi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by massage and handjob are nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the hand. It is unlikely, as you would have noticed it. If there is penile contact with vaginal fluids, then there are possibilities of t... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, An HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive person accidentally cut his finger and was bleeding. I helped this person fix a band-aid, but I forgot I had a cut on my cuticle. He has been on medications for the past three years, but I am afraid I will get HIV as his blood came in contact... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There would be a chance for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission if the open wound had contact with the infected blood. But, if there is no breach in the skin, or if the skin is intact, the virus cannot enter the host as intact skin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a commercial sex worker. I was worried, so I underwent an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) combo test along with p24 antigen screening after 34 days which came out negative. However, after four days, I got flu symptoms, so I kept overthinking. So I want to as... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single-protected intercourse is almost nil if a condom is used appropriately. The chances of HIV tests coming positive later are almost nil with the given description and test re... Read Full »
Does HIV RNA PCR test give accurate results?
Query: Hi doctor, I took HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) RNA (ribonucleic acid) PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test after 11 days of sexual contact. The result is negative, but I have a few bumps on my face. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The HIV RNA PCR test (human immunodeficiency virus ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction) is not used for confirmatory diagnosis. So I suggest you take HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibodies test after three months of exposure for fi... Read Full »
I am a 31-year-old male. I had a hand job with a wax therapist. Am I at risk of any STD or HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. I got waxing done at the spa. In the end, the therapist gave me a hand job. Nothing else happened. She was fully clothed, and I did not touch her genitals. I did not notice any cuts or bleeding on her hands. She told me she did a massage on a client sometime befor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your HIV test reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The chances of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by hand job are nil unless there are bleeding wounds on the hand. You have confirmed there was none in hand. Anyway,... Read Full »