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What happens if sweat or water drops into the blood used for HIV testing?
Query: Hi doctor, I took OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1/2 antibody test today at a nearby clinic after waiting the window period for exposure of more than 90 days. I was told that the result was negative. My concern may be very paranoid and unnecessary; however, I am more curio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are not paranoid, but genius. Yes, anything in the blood may change the results, and that is why we advise sterile things. But, test results if positive never shows negative. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) virus persists till it is in any wet medium. If blood drie... Read Full »
The girl used her saliva for lubrication. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hello doctor,My question is regarding possible HIV exposure six weeks ago. The condom protected vaginal and oral although she did masturbate me without a condom and used spit for lubrication. I took the fourth generation ELISA at four weeks and five weeks and both were negative. I was on a testoster... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am pleased to help you with your concern. The risk of transmission of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the scenario you have described is extremely low, even if your sexual partner was an infected carrier. There is very little evidence to support a high t... Read Full »
How to deal with the side effects of Atroiza?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an asymptomatic HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive male with a CD4 count of 320. I started on Atroiza and Cotrimoxazole two days back. But yesterday I drunk and could not sleep and sat outside at night because I could not breathe properly. My problem is, I am in holiday n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, welcome to icliniq.com. Atroiza is a combination of three drugs (Efavirenz, Tenofovir DF, Emtricitabine) for the treatment of HIV. Among which, Efavirenz is the drug known to cause such side effects. These side effects of insomnia, vivid thinking, night time issues are temporary and would las... Read Full »
I am worried about HIV risk. Please help.
Query: Myself a 29 year odl woman, I'm feeling incredibly anxious and desperate, and I need your help. I have had multiple unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend and I'm really concerned about the risk of HIV, and I want to explore all possible preventive measures. Can you please tell me more about the ... Read Full »
Answer: I understand that your concerns about HIV prevention are causing anxiety, and it's important to prioritize your health. Talk to your partner about this and make sure that he's free from any infection. Talking about vaginal rings, Yes. There is the availability of contraceptive rings. but very les... Read Full »
I have had body contact, but no penetration. Am I at risk for HIV or hepatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I went for a massage recently, and there was some sexual contact, but there was no penetration. It was just body touching, and my penis rubbed against her breasts, but there was no insertion. After that, I got tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C at 30, 60, 90, and 150 days aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and the reports attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can totally understand your anxiety. After such risky exposures, most patients have continuous doubts about HIV and often end up extensively searching on Googl... Read Full »
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 »
Can I get HIV from non-penetrative sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Last week, I had a sexual encounter with a girl. I did not have any penetrative sex, but I rubbed my penis against her vagina for two to three times. There was no vaginal fluid contact also. I did not have penetrative sex, so I did not use a condom. So, I am worried whether I am exposed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even if there is no intercourse, there is risk involved, but it is less. And yes, HIV RNA test is reliable to detect HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. But only HIV RNA is not sufficient. You need to get HIV antibodies and p24 antigen levels tested also. Bot... Read Full »
Can I still get HIV with condoms due to my herpes infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of genital herpes, and the infected area is at the base of my penis where condoms do not cover. Should I worry about HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) if I use condoms regularly in the future? Or will I get HIV despite using condoms because of my herpes infection? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An open wound or raw area is a potential focus for acquiring viral infections like HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)when contacted with an infected partner. However, once the wound heals, the risk falls back to that of normal skin as elsewhere. The risk for HIV in your c... Read Full »
Which tests should I choose for STIs and HIV to be certain?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a CSW (Commercial Sex Worker) five months before. I do not know the condom's status, either broken or ruptured. I was drunk that day, but I did not even ejaculate. Since I had a doubt, I took a test in the 4th week, HIV 1 and 2 antibody rapid tests from the labora... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have gone for antibody testing for HIV (Human Immuno deficiency Virus) 1 and 2 many times, and it has come negative. When two tests for antibody detection based on different principles are negative, it means the individual is not having ... Read Full »
Can HIV be transmitted through oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor, Can HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus) be transmitted through oral sex? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any exchange of body fluids does pose a risk for the transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, the risk with oral sex is lesser than with vaginal sex. Kindly mention in detail about the kind of exposure like, whether it was protected, if it was homo... Read Full »