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I have a skin allergy causing rashes and weight loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin allergy, rashes, hives and weight loss. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I would like to know the duration of your complaints (rashes/ hives). Kindly also upload images of the rashes, if any. Have you taken any treatment already? Regards. Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I want to tell my case and I would appreciate a detailed answer on this subject. About five months ago, I had sex with a CSW (community sex worker) during a vacation. The relationship included oral sex and vaginal sex. The relationship was completely protected (also oral) and I put on a c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive. A three months intervening period between risk exposure and HIV screening tests (fourth generation HIV an... Read Full »
My HIV test results came negative at 8 weeks. Am I all clear?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like some advice, please regarding HIV testing. 10 days following a sexual encounter, (protected penetrative sex, unprotected oral sex) I was tested at my local GUM clinic. Although the lady from my encounter tested negative, mine came back as weakly reactive (fourth generation... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. After an indeterminate or weakly positive HIV screening test (usually due to cross-reacting antibodies), the second confirmatory test should be a different yet more specific test, such as a western blot. Western blot is 99.9 % specific, which... Read Full »
Kindly clear my doubts regarding the CD4 count.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hypothetical question. Suppose I was one of the rare people who is incapable of producing antibodies to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-2. What would you expect my CD4 (Cluster of Differentiation) count to be after four years? And how sick would I be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Antibodies against HIV are not a very effective defense against this virus and though they may initially contribute in keeping the virus under check they eventually fail to do so. So your CD4 count would be lower than if you had antibodies ag... Read Full »
I had unprotected anal sex. Will I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, A year back I had my first sexual contact. I gave him a blowjob and he did anal to me unprotected. I got tested for HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) with CMIA (chemiluminescent magnetic microparticle immunoassay) test two months back and it came out negative and non-reactive. I have h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, an HIV screening test is considered conclusive at 12 weeks and beyond after risk exposure. So you do not need to test any further. Your test result is reliable and conclusive. Read Full »
After 2 months of HIV tests, I have no symptoms. Am I safe?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1 and 2 antibody test to detect antigens p24, Glycoprotein (Gp41, and Gp120) of HIV immunochromatography after 28 days of unprotected vaginal sex, and the results are nonreactive. Does it mean I am safe from the virus? I am now two months p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) screening test involves antibodies and antigens accurately. It detects the majority of those infected at four weeks, whereas its sensitivity increases between 99 and 99.9 % at six weeks. So most HIV specialists consider the resul... Read Full »
Is the HIV duo test conclusive after 28 days of exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex-worker as well as rimming and protected vaginal sex. After 28 days, I did HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) duo test and it came nonreactive. Can I have unprotected sex with my wife now? Is duo test at 28 days conclusive? Do I need a further test? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected insertive oral sex carries a negligible risk of transmission of HIV. Rimming too is not a high risk and protected sex is safe as far as risk of HIV is concerned. However, a fourth generation HIV screening test is considered conclusive at six weeks by most H... Read Full »
I have a bump on my penis. When to test for HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, From the last one and a half months, I am in crisis. I tried having sex six months back. That day I did not get erections so she gave me oral. I did not perform vaginal sex because of non-erection, and whatever I have tried that was protected. But I had unprotected oral sex where she gave... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity).Insertive oral sex has a negligible risk of transmission of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Moreover, your HIV screening test (p24 Ag and anti-HIV antibody... Read Full »
Can HIV be transmitted through kissing?
Query: Hello doctor, I did deep kissing like nine days ago with a girl that had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Of course, I knew that after. And while it was dark, I was kissing her body too but because I did not have condom we did not have sex. Is it possible to get HIV by kissing her body or contact... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Kissing is safe as far as the risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is concerned unless she had oral sores or bleeding gums which may increase the risk. Kissing on the skin is also not a risk. HIV is only transmitted through unprotected ... Read Full »
I felt a needle prick. Should I get an HIV test?
Query: Hi doctor, On the 8th, I felt someone prick me with a needle. Later, I was confused whether it was a needle or his nails. I am so worried from that time, that I may have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection due to this. I have done rapid antibody test on the 60th day and it was negative. Nex... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. An HIV screening test is considered conclusive at 12 weeks from a possible exposure. So, if your test is negative at 92 days after a risky exposure, it is conclusive. Regards. Read Full »