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I have been anxious about HIV for the past year. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been stressing about HIV for the last 12 months. My last exposure was 12 months ago, and I have done plenty of tests since then. I did three antibody self-tests 5 months after exposure. I was not sure how to interpret them as they only showed one visible line, which essentially mean... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. If the HIV antibodies test, conducted in a reliable laboratory after 90 days of exposure, is negative, then it is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. Repeatedly negative tests afte... Read Full »
I had a runny nose and sore throat after protected sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a protected sex with a spa girl ten days back and after three days I started getting a runny nose and a sore throat. On the sixth day of the exposure, I went to STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) clinic. They asked me to do an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) PCR(Polymerase chain R... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV by protected intercourse is nil if the condom is used in a right manner. The HIV tests are repeatedly negative especially the PCR at 11 days combo or duo test after one-month exposure. With the given description and test results, the cha... Read Full »
Can a runny nose, cough with phlegm, and red spots on the back be early HIV symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex two weeks ago with somebody I do not know that well. I am bunged up with a runny nose at times these two weeks, my neck hurts, and I have a cough with phlegm. There are a few red spots on my back, and now I am petrified that I have early HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Vi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. These are non-specific symptoms. The transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by unprotected intercourse with an HIV positive person is low. HIV is diagnosed with tests. Go for HIV 1 and 2 RNA QN PCR at this stage and HIV antibodies test... Read Full »
Does HIV cause itching without rash?
Query: Hello doctor,I had my first sex with a sex worker 14 days ago with condom protection. My body gets itching in the chest, forearms, and back of spinal regions, and the itching is not severe. In the forearm and chest region, little pimple-like formations have appeared but not too much. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to irritation or over-cleaning with soaps or infestations. Do not worry about random itching. Maintain hygiene and do not use harsh soaps. Use moisturizing lotions after a bath if the skin is dry. You can take antihistamines like Cetirizine if too itchy... Read Full »
Some semen contacted my penis from another person. Is it possible for me to get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male. In an encounter with another man, some semen contacted my urethra or penis from mutual masturbation. There was no penetration or anything else. From the encounter, I got trichomoniasis which got cured with antibiotics. However, now I am too scared to get tested for HIV (Human... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by a single act are very low. If he is HIV negative, there is no chance of transmission. From the description, it appears that more than three days have elapsed since the encounter,... Read Full »
I had oral sex without a condom. Am I at risk of having HIV?
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 after unsafe sex even if a test is negative?
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 a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor. Previously I had a bare body massage done, followed by a handjob; this is the only exposure I have had, and I am concerned. In 12 days, I will have an HIV Ag/Ab test (hiv antigen/antibody test), and in 18 days, I will have an RNA PCR qualitative test. It has not been discovered. RNA ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Unless there are bleeding sores in the hand, there is little risk of HIV transmission through massage and handjob. It is quite unlikely, as you would have seen. HIV testing has consistently come out negative. If there... Read Full »
Can an HIV RNA test detect HIV after an unprotected sex?
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(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) 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 an... Read Full »
I am anxious after oral sex despite my negative HIV PCR. Help.
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 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). I took an HIV PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test on the 16th day. The result re... 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 cha... Read Full »