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I am worried about STDs after unprotected sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who had unprotected sex yesterday. I was drunk, but now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or any STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) for that matter. I do not have medical access for the next three months, as I am on a ship. If I express my a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We do not know the HIV status (Human immunodeficiency virus) of the person with whom you had sex and also your baseline HIV status, the other thing you mentioned that you do not have medical access for next three months. Considering the availability of only Lamivudine ... Read Full »
I contracted a fungal infection post-sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected sexual encounter with a CSW (Community Sex Worker) The very next day I found little white non raised dots on the head of my penis. The dermatologist told me that it was a fungal infection and prescribed Ketoconazole cream and Fluconazole tablet. However, I have unde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, if the condom had been used consistently and correctly and it did not break or slip off then the chances of acquisition of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or any other STI (sexually transmitted infections) is nonexistent. Another reassuring point is that yo... Read Full »
What are the chances of HIV after unprotected anal sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an unprotected anal sex for a small duration with a guy before two days. Now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) infections. So I would like to know about the chances that how could I have gotten HIV infection from him... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected anal sex carries a high risk of acquisition of HIV. You are still in the window period, where the post-exposure prophylaxis can be given as it can be initiated within 72 hours of last exposure. HIV test can be done now. This will help you to know about your p... Read Full »
I am feeling urethral discomfort post-hand job. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I received a hand job from a mysterious individual, and afterward, I put hand sanitizer all over my groin area. I think I put some in my urethra as well. Later that night I noticed a dull discomfort in my urethra, but nothing painful. It does not hurt when I pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand sanitizers are usually alcohol based preparations. No wonder that it caused some burning or discomfort in urethra. But do not worry, you did not cause any significant harm to yourself. This might not be the sole criteria to worry for STI (sexually transmitted infecti... Read Full »
My CD4/CD8 ratio is 1.06. Does it mean I have HIV infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a potential high-risk exposure due to unprotected intercourse four months ago, and I am concerned about the possibility of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. I underwent tests including a fourth generation PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), PCR for HIV2, and viral load, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. A negative fourth generation test and HIV RNA (Ribonucleic acid) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) at four months provide highly conclusive evidence that you are HIV negative. Diarrhea and joint pains can have various causes... Read Full »
Can an HLA-B35/58 person produce antibodies against HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I have studied that Human Leukocyte antigen (HLA-B35, HLA-B58, and HLA-B7) are responsible for the rapid progression of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and often test false negative when tested. However, with C clade virus it is somewhat protective and does not lead to rapid ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, HLA-B35/58 (human leukocyte antigen) person will be able to produce antibodies against HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus). This is true for all clades. The immunogenic response is known to be somewhat greater in clade C due to a higher diversity of immunogenic e... Read Full »
Is HIV test at three months conclusive?
Query: Hi doctor, After three months of unprotected exposure, I got tested for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), and it is negative. What are the chances of getting a positive HIV result after three months? I got to know that in some rare cases it takes up to six months to show antibodies. In which condi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent at three months is highly conclusive. But as far as retesting at six months is concerned, here is your answer. The majority of people who are infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) will have a detectable level of anti-HIV antibodies... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I engaged in unprotected oral sex with a sex worker, and although there was no ejaculation (she had complained of some throat issues), I have been experiencing episodes of nausea and vomiting that are intermittent. I also noticed blood in my sputum along with some flu-like symptoms. Whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected oral sex does carry a relatively low risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) acquisition. I recommend that you undergo HIV testing immediately to establish your baseline HIV status. Following this, it is advisable to get tested again at four weeks after y... Read Full »
I had sex with two women. Am I exposed to HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am anxious about potential exposure to the human immune virus (HIV). I had sex with two women, one after the other. I was drunk at the time, so even though I feel like I remember what happened, I am still skeptical. Having sex while drunk, it became hard to stay erect, so at some point... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.I do understand your concern.1. If the condom was used correctly and consistently and was changed for repeated contact, the risk of acquisition of HIV was non-existent.2. If it is unsure about condom use or was not a correct use, there could be a low risk of acquisition of HIV ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I would like to know if having sex with a girl during her window period or the first day of the window period when she has not created enough antibodies can infect me. What will be my window period? Will it be three months? Do I have to wait for her window period to complete for mine to st... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The window period is the time for antibodies to develop after infection and then to be detected by a test. It differs for each individual as there is natural variation in the time taken by a particular person to... Read Full »