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Will Isotretinoin affect my HIV and syphilis tests?
Query: Hi doctor, I was taking Isotretinoin tablet from four months, and I stopped taking it. I had dry mouth, sores, thick line inside cheeks, some rough patches inside cheeks and lips also. But even after stopping Isotretinoin, I still have these problems. I have a lot of hair loss, nearly 300 to 400 per... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Whatever you have described in your complaints are basically the side effects of Isotretinoin. You have no chance of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and syphilis. You can go ahead with your pregnancy plans. All the best. Best wishes. For more information consult... Read Full »
Can HIV results vary for an exposure I had nine months ago?
Query: Hello doctor, My HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) antigen and antibody test came negative after nine months. Can it turn positive again as I had some issues like neck swelling and mouth ulcers? Also, I have pain in my armpits. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it cannot come positive for the exposure which you have had before nine months. Your mouth ulcers and pain in your armpits are not related to the exposure. You can consult your nearby doctor, who would advise you appropriately after taking a full history and examin... Read Full »
I did my HIV test after six weeks of exposure. Is it reliable?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old male. Recently, I have had a high-risk possible HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) exposure. Specifically, a receptive anal sex with a guy whom I do not know the status. After a week, I did feel fatigue, sore throat and after 4 to 5 weeks of the exposure, I think I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tests appear to be reliable. Just relax and get this test repeated at 12 weeks post-exposure for final surety. Best wishes. Read Full »
Is throat inflammation a symptom of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had severe throat inflammation and went to an ENT (Otolaryngologist) doctor. At that time, he was with a HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patient who has sore throat and ulcers. He used a spoon like equipment to check the throat of the HIV patient. The spoon like equipment is conta... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the doctors sterilize the equipment in a solution which is kept on their examination desk. You have not mentioned the time duration between exposure and the onset of symptoms, though HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) does not cause throat inflammation as a presen... Read Full »