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I am curious to know how HIV and hepatitis infections spread among people.
Query: Hello doctor,I wanted to know how the infection spread. How can a person get HIV or hepatitis from their eye, mouth, nose, or mucous membranes? If I have little blood, urine, semen, or saliva on my hands and these bodily fluids are of a person suffering from some infection like HIV or hepatitis, can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) and Hepatitis can infect a person by blood or sexual activity through the vagina or anus. HIV cannot be spread by contact, saliva, or skin-to-skin contact with contaminated ... Read Full »
I did an HIV Ag/Ab test on the 46th day of exposure. Can the test results be considered conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor,I did an HIV ECLIA P24 Ag/Ab test on the 46th day of exposure. The result came as 0.25 non-reactive. My questions are:What does the value 0.25 stand for and do I have to be worried about this?Can I consider this test that I took to be conclusive or should I get tested again at 90 days o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope this finds you well. I have addressed your concern and will reassure you. This result is negative. The number 0.25 (which is less than one and is considered negative) is related to HIV antibodies and antigen measurement. If you had encountered unprotected sexu... Read Full »