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Eventhough I did not penetrate, is there a risk for HIV?
Query: Hi doctor,I recently had a contact with a sex worker. I am sure that there was no penetration at all, but I am worried since I was not wearing a condom. Is there any risk for HIV? Do her secretions contain virus? I am very scared. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if there is contact of her secretion with your glans, then you are at risk. Can you tell me the exact date on which exposure happens in order to tell you the right test? Revert back with the answer to the above question to a sexologist online --> https://www.icli... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with hepatitis B infection. Will I be cured?
Query: Hello doctor, Is hepatitis B transmitted by saliva? Hepatitis B virus is just detected in my body. My viral load is 1.5 * 10^5 count/mL. Is it possible for me to get totally cure for this disease? If it is possible how much time will it take to get totally cured? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by sharing needles, the blood of infected persons, unprotected sexual activity, and saliva. Acute infection is not usually treated as body overcomes the virus but chronic infection may require treatment with the combination of medicatio... Read Full »
Can I get a bloodborne infection through the small hangnail wound caused while playing air hockey?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I was playing air hockey with a friend, and my friend hit the puck pretty hard, and the puck came onto my finger, which had a hangnail on it. I do not know if the puck caused the hangnail, but it came pretty hard. It is approximately 1 mm, red, and not bleeding. My question ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and query. Blood-borne viruses do not survive outside the human body for more than a few minutes. So do not worry about the transmission of the blood-borne pathogen this way. If any visible wound is present, I suggest you have a tetanus toxo... Read Full »
What is the possibility of getting HIV infection from using a blood-stained towel of my neighbor?
Query: Hello doctor, I was drying my hands with a towel in a neighbor's house, and I noticed some bloodstains on the towel. My neighbor had a razor wound from shaving his face. I did not have any wounds in my hands, and also I rewashed my hands for approximately 5 to 10 seconds with soap after touchin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. There is no need to worry if you do not have any open fresh wounds on your skin. Most blood-borne viruses like HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are enveloped viruses that are rapidly destroyed by soap. Also, t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female, 170 centimeters tall, and weighs 170 pounds. I gave an oral to an escort three months ago, only for 30 seconds though but it was deep throat. I stopped as I noticed he had sore-looking spots all over his chest, he even had them on his face. I am worried abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Transmission of HIV is possible through oral sex if there are any small lacerations or break in oral mucosa. All your worries will be answered if you get an HIV ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) test now. If it i... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I happened to suck a female genital organ and I have a cavity, are there any chances of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, if the female has HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), then the chances are high of you getting infected by it. You should get the female tested for AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency virus) to be sure. I hope I have ans... Read Full »
Can I get infected by blood splashing in my eye?
Query: Hi doctor,Recently, I had a blood splash in my eyes twice last week. I have done tests for HIV, HBsAg, and HCV. All the results came back negative. Today, I have a running nose with a bit of throat irritation. It disappears after drinking fluids. Should I be worried about this exposure? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can know that even having an accidental exposure to potentially infectious fluids with intact mucous membrane can transmit HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C and the risk is low. Having negative results for viral markers is a good t... Read Full »
Can hepatitis C be transferred if the blood is in a dried state?
Query: Hello doctor,Can hepatitis C be transferred if the blood is in a dried state? For example, it dried on a surface and you touch it with another dry object or with dry hands. I understand if you wet the dry blood to clean it up it can transfer but I am talking in a strictly dry state. I was told it is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, once it has dried, virus is not transmitted and cannot spread the disease when it comes in contact with intact skin. Also, with drying, virus gets inactivated. Even in wet state, just contact of blood with intact skin (not mucosa), unlikely to transmit the virus ... Read Full »
What are the possibilities of transmitting HIV through hand cuts?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask is it possible for me to transmit HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) through hand cut, (I have attached a picture) because I had anxiety when shaking hands. I am almost certainly HIV negative according to tests, but still anxious. Kindly advice. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, unless you put your hands in HIV positive blood. Thank you. Read Full »
Does a contaminated wax used in parlor spreads HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to a parlor for upper lip and chin waxing. I am scared if the wax was contaminated by a person before me and if he or she bled and had an infection like HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The person double dipped, and I do not know that on how many people the wax was used? And w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You have every reason to think and fear about the procedure. But the fact is, HIV cannot survive in the outside environment and cannot transmitted in this way. But what you have to fear for is HBV (hepatitis B virus) because HBV can live and infect for... Read Full »