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I have a sore on my tongue and irritation in my throat. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an infection before seven months. I got HSV1 (Herpes Simplex Virus). I was given Acyclovir 200 mg taken five times a day for five days and then they increased my dosage to 400 mg to be taken for five times a day for 10 days. After my Acyclovir course ended, I did an RNA (Ribonucleic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I wish to clear some important points before answering your questions. Regarding HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) infection and treatment: The HSV will remain in your body and it is not completely treated as it is a genetic material. It will be present in the cells and get rea... Read Full »
Can I get HIV from wiping penis on the bed?
Query: Hi doctor, I was traveling in an AC(Alternating current) bus compartment, and I had nightfall. So I wiped my penis inner foreskin and urethra in the bed. Can I be at risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? There might be an HIV positive person as a bus staff on the bus, and there may be an infec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your first question, you are not at all at risk of getting HIV from the incident. HIV survive for 40 to 50 seconds in the outside environment and a maximum of 30 minutes in tissue samples. In your condition, there is no chance of getting HIV infection from the b... Read Full »
What are the other tests done to confirm HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, The doctor told me to test for a retrovirus. Unfortunately, it came positive. He said you might have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Then I went to a government hospital where they took my blood sample, and they gave me the results within two hours. They told me I have HIV 1. Soon, af... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as the HIV test is concerned, it is positive (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and if you have a doubt, then you canget tested for RNA PCR. You have the infection, because, without HIV, CD4 will not come down and also, you have checked for HIV, as yo... Read Full »