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Why do I have diarrhea and fever after unprotected oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a guy, but he did not ejaculate. He penetrated me unprotected for about two minutes and then had put on a condom. After we were done, he removed the condom, cleaned himself, and penetrated again for about two minutes. I stopped him because he did not wea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The test for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a fourth-generation dual test, a combined antigen and antibody test. The window period is the time during which the body responds to viruses and starts producing antibodies for defense, but dete... Read Full »
Please guide me in undergoing HIV confirmatory tests.
Query: Hello doctor, The last exposure was a year back, had pin-prick sensations on head and arms. After three months, I had three HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) tests, two were blood and one rapid test oral. Eight months later, I had a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) RNA (Ribonucleic acid) qualitative... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per description, you are more obsessed with HIV rather than the actual scenario. Any infection will have a remnant in the body, called the footprint of the infection. In case of HIV, the virus leaves its particles in the body, of which p24 is the core protein that pro... Read Full »
What are the tests and precautions to be taken for HIV after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday night I had sex with some unknown person. While doing sex my condom got torn and I had removed my penis at the same time and I had lip lock kiss too. I am scared of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), could you please guide me what all the precautions I have to take and what all... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see that the episode is recent in time, I would suggest you use post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as early as possible within 72 hours of exposure. The chances of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmission are related to the status of your partner and viral lo... Read Full »
Can I get HIV even after using two condoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I had vaginal sex with two condoms without a breakage before two weeks. I do not know the person whom I had sex and do not know whether she has HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or not. Am I at risk of getting HIV infection from vaginal sex with two condoms? Does the partner's fluid that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Never use two condoms, and there are higher chances of having a slippage. Protected sexual activity shows a reduced chance to have HIV. The rates of transmission stand at 1 in 10000 sexual activity. So, you have a less probability of acquiring the infection. It is always ... Read Full »
My HIV duo test was negative on 20th day after exposure. Am I safe?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an exposure two months back. I received a blow job from a sex worker. The activity I indulged in was blowjob and kiss, no penetrative sex was done, and I did not give her oral either. I was so tensed that on the 20th day of exposure, I had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 2 plu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, I need to inform you that, the oral cavity has the lowest viral load and the possibility of transmission is least to none. Secondly, the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) virus has an envelope that is made of fats which will be digested by salivary enzymes. So, HI... Read Full »
Can an HIV-negative tested person turn positive after 6 months?
Query: Hello doctor, I have participated in protected intercourse 10 years back, and I did not participate with anyone after that . Before getting into a relationship, I have undergone few tests like pre-marital tests, including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One episode of the sexual act without a condom is having a chance of 3 times in 10000 sexual acts. So, with condom, it is very low chances of acquiring HIV. There are fewer chances of she is negative. With a condom, you have very low chances of one sexual encounter. ... Read Full »
Is it possible to go on for years without knowing I am HIV positive?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male. I had unprotected vaginal sex single exposure with a girl. Nine months later, I found she is HIV positive. My question: I have read that after a certain window period time (three months after getting negative) is conclusive and even after (six months) confirmation is definit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For this question, it is based on the test you do. HIV enters the body on day-0, and goes to the nearest lymph node and starts replication by day-7. This is when, p24 antigens (core proteins of HIV virus) get detected and in turn, the body starts defense and produces HI... Read Full »