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Query: Hello doctor, I had vaginal sex with a sex worker with a condom. Later I found that the condom covered only 60 % of the penis. After three weeks, I have developed the following symptoms: sore throat, penis irritation and tingling, frequent urination, white tongue, arm weakness, body weakness, weight... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. No, none of the symptoms are related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). They are all symptoms of anxiety and panic. I saw the photograph (the attachment is removed to protect the patient's identity), and no, it... Read Full »
Is the fourth-generation Duo rapid test reliable?
Query: Hi doctor, I had tested with a fourth-generation duo rapid test kit at home after eight years of sexual exposure with a female sex worker, and it came negative. The description of the test kit is written as follows:- common substances such as pain and fever medication and blood components may affect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test result is perfectly fine. If you had exposure eight years ago, you are negative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and more tests are indicated. None of your symptoms, medication, or blood components affects the HIV test result. This is a valid test res... Read Full »
A girl bit me on my shoulder which caused bleeding. Will I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I get HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) from a bite? I am an engaged guy and have never cheated on my woman. But three days back I went out with a friend who was with his girlfriend. Her friend also came along with us. We went to have a drink and the other girl who came with us go... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Yes, theoretically HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can be secreted in saliva. If the bite is deep and bloody, you can acquire HIV by this route. But in your case, the virus ... 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 »