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Hiv Medication

The human immunodeficiency virus causes HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It affects the body's immune system initially. It can spread through infected semen, blood, and vaginal fluids while having unprotected sex with an infected person and sharing drug needles used by patients infected with HIV. In untreated cases, it results in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Taking antiretroviral medications helps to reduce disease progression and secondary infection. It gets controlled within six months after taking drugs.

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My son-in-law is HIV positive. Can he be cured?

Query: Hello doctor, My son in law is HIV positive. His HIV PCR count is 46,938. He has been prescribed Tenvir. I want to know can he be ever cured? My daughter is married to him for only three months now and she is also pregnant. I would like to know if there is any medicine or ayurvedic treatment to get ...  Read Full »


Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is no treatment available for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and your daughter needs to get tested as she might have caught the infection by sexual intercourse. If your daughter is infected then there is a possibility that shepasses the infectionto her ...  Read Full »

Can I take the hepatitis B vaccine before HIV meds?

Query: Hello doctor, I just found I am HIV positive, but I am not on medication yet. My CD4/viral load count is 445 /22,500. I do have issues with my liver enzyme Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)=87, Alanine transaminase (ALT)=201, ferritin =800, but negative for hepatitis B. The doctor wants to protect my...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it is the right decision to vaccinate against hepatitis B because it protects you against future exposure to this virus. Hepatitis B is having the same routes of transmission as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) vaccination. Hepatitis B does not interfere with...  Read Full »

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 »

How can I know my HIV status using RNA intepretation test?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question concerning the HIV RNA test values and the interpretation of test findings. I was tested for HIV using the RNA test. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. According to both results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), HIV 1 RNA levels are below 40 copies/ml, which is considered undetectable. Are you taking anti-HIV medication or was the test performed...  Read Full »

Should I be concerned about a possible HIV infection 9 years after sexual intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor, I read on the internet that the HIV virus may require a lot of calories for the immune system to combat the infection. The virus can also affect metabolism, leading to a reduced feeling of hunger and poor absorption of food in the body. As the infection persists without treatment, the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. After reviewing your query, I understand your concern. The recommended post-exposure prophylaxis regimens for potential HIV exposure include Tenofovir, Emtricitabine, and Raltegravir, taken twice daily. Since you mentioned that your sexual partner has already been tes...  Read Full »

The CD4 count of my HIV positive uncle is 57 and he is under medications. Kindly suggest a few tips to improve his count.

Query: Hello doctor,My uncle is suffering from HIV and his CD4 count is 57. At what stage is his disease at present? He is not feeling hungry and his body temperature is high. He is taking tablets Instgra 50, Telura, Albavir, and Bactrim DS. Kindly suggest a few tips to improve his count.  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with a top-class medical opinion. My inference is as follows: As per the stage determination based primarily on CD4 (clusters of differentiation 4) count, your uncle is at stage three of ...  Read Full »

I am dating a girl who is HIV positive. What can she do to increase her chances of survival?

Query: Hello doctor,I am currently dating a girl and just found out she has HIV. I want to stay with her and have a future together. What can she do right now to increase her chances of survival, and what can I do to limit my chances of contamination? Any tablet a day you can prescribe?Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For your partner, I recommend she should be investigated first for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) viral load and absolute CD4 count. Besides these investigations, I will also recommend her routine hemogram, biochemistry, Chest X-ray, HBV ...  Read Full »

I am on ARV and IVIG, can they cure anterior horn cell disease caused by HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I am HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive and on ARV (Anti - retroviral) for the past nine years. My legs feel weak and I cannot stand on my legs. The nerve conduction report states peripheral neuropathy and anterior horn cell disease. Can IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) injec...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the cause is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), then you require antiretroviral treatment (ART) for the symptoms to improve. Studies have shown that symptoms of anterior horn cell disease potentially improve after effective ART. Kindly answer the following: For how...  Read Full »

I am having conjunctivitis in my left eye. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have all the classic symptoms of conjunctivitis in my left eye. I have had this issue with the same eye in the last three months. I was traveling then and was unable to consult the doctor. It appeared to resolve on its own. I have an appointment scheduled in the next month with my ophth...  Read Full »


Dr. Gopal R. Damani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it does look like conjunctivitis (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You can start using topical eye drops. Use some lubricating eye drops. Keep your personal-use things separate like bed sheets, pillow covers, towels, etc. Use tissue paper to ...  Read Full »

Is there a new medicine for 100 % cure of HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, My brother was detected as HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. Is this disease completely curable or not? Is there any new medicine for a 100 % cure for this disease?  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is so effective a treatment available for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that it is no longer a dreadful disease. Antiretroviral treatment (ART) needs to be taken regularly with 100 % adherence. With regular ART, HIV will be completely suppressed, and this no...  Read Full »

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