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What are the chances of getting HIV after protected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I had protected sex with a sex worker a month back. I used one condom, she gave oral sex and post that had vaginal sex for 5 minutes. Once I finished off, I went to the bathroom and got cleaned off. I could not see any tear as such on the condom. I just washed my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) with given description is almost nil. The HIV test is likely to be negative. If the test is negative, it is almost conclusive provided there is no further risk exposure. The chance of test result coming p... Read Full »
Can HIV spread through a cut on a finger?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a query related to HIV. I had visited a massage parlor 57 days ago, where at the end I had fingered the masseuse for about one to one and a half minute and she performed a hand job (no other activities). I have a habit of biting my nail and the skin around the nail. The day befo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of transmission of HIV by the given description is almost nil. The wound in your finger (if at all present) most likely would have partially dried up. The skin is an effective barrier for HIV. The chances of transmission would be almost nil. The HIV RNA PC... Read Full »
My HIV tridot and RNA-PCR test after unprotected foreplay are negative. Is it still a concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old guy. I had an encounter with an unknown girl. I was involved in foreplay (kissed her lips, sucked her boobs, and rubbed her genitals). She gave oral sex for around half a minute without protection, rubbed my penis on her buttocks and I ejaculated on her buttocks. My... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected oral sex are almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. If there is no contact with infected secretions or blood during the other acts mentioned, the chances of transmission of HIV are nil. It... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker three weeks before. I had both oral and vaginal sex. During oral sex, she gave me a small cut on the foreskin, which I did not realize. However, it bled heavily from my penis after I finished vaginal sex. I started antiretroviral medications with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Let me know if you were wearing a condom during vaginal sex because HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission is possible if you do not use a condom during vaginal sex. There is no or little risk of HIV transm... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse with a girl two months back without safety measures. After one month I took a PCR test and it got negative. After 40 days I took a test for the p24 antigen and it got negative. Then after 56 days again, I took a PCR test and it was negative. My symptoms started with d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected intercourse are low. The HIV antibodies and PCR tests are negative. The chances of HIV tests becoming positive later is almost nil. But it is better to go for an HIV antibodies test afte... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am having oral thrush and back aches. I also have a swollen lymph node and feel fatigued. I took an HIV RNA test after seven days of unprotected sex. Is that too soon? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse are low. The symptoms are non-specific and need not be due to HIV. It may be due to poor hygiene and any other infection due to contact with... Read Full »
I had high-risk HIV exposure two years back, and all my HIV tests are negative. Is this conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, After high-risk exposure to HIV, I had a negative 4th-generation combo and RNA at 14 days. Then a negative rapid Insti and rapid Alere Determine combo at 12 weeks. Also three negative rapid Insti and RNA after two years. Is this conclusive? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your history and understand your anxiety and confusion.The fear of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) after exposure is more dangerous, and it tends to persist in our minds for a very long time. Not everyone who has exposure acquires HIV. However, to... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with another man. I do not know if he is HIV positive or negative. He ejaculated in my mouth, and I spit it out immediately. Now, I am afraid of HIV. I took an HIV PCR test on the 16th day. The result revealed nothing was detected. However, I am anxious whether ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission by single unprotected oral sex are almost impossible unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. Therefore, it is good that the HIV RNA (ribonucleic acid) PCR (polymerase ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had oral sex without a condom and received a blow job from a girl in another country. My sperm went into her mouth, and fastly I removed it from her mouth. After that, I was getting scared of that mistake I had made. I was tensed, and now I am anxious that I might get any disease like H... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human deficiency virus) by single unprotected oral sex is almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. It is good that the HIV RNA (ribonucleic acid) PCR (p... Read Full »
Will I get HIV if a HIV positive person sneezes on my face?
Query: Hi doctor,A person sneezed on my face, and there was sputum on my mustache area. I used my tongue to lick it unknowingly. The sputum was like a transparent white jelly. I am afraid that I will get HIV for licking it because the person who sneezed on my face is HIV positive. Can this cause HIV?Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is a possibility for the transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Therefore, I suggest you do one of the following tests: 1. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) kit test - Seven to ten days after exposure. ... Read Full »