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Hiv Risk Factors

There are certain acts and sexual behaviors that put you at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Knowing which factors increase your risk, is important in developing a strategy to protect yourself from HIV now and in the future.

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I had sex with a menstruating woman. Can I get HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had vaginal intercourse. After a minute, I noticed she was having periods, so I left her and cleaned up. Despite wearing a condom, I found some blood on my shaft when I was cleaning up. She gave me only oral sex after I showered and got dressed. I did not give it any though...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. You are in contact with menstruation blood because you had unprotected sexual contact with a woman who is menstruating, and you were talking about this. You might have caught an infection resulting in a common col...  Read Full »

I used two condoms at a time during sex. Is it safe?

Query: Hi doctor, I had sex four months back with using two condoms at a time and later I realized that using two condoms at a time is not safe. So, I have taken HIV tridot test two months back and fourth generation test last month and again tridot test this month. All are negative. So should I test again ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will try to solve your query so that all your doubts are cleared. First, to get infected with HIV first your partner needs to be HIV positive. The chances of your partner being HIV positive depends on the type of partner. If your partner is a commercial sex worker...  Read Full »

I got diarrhea after protected oral sex. Did I get HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I met a guy. I decided not to have sex as I do not know him. He gave me protected oral (blow job) with a condom. Also, I fingered his anus two minutes with vaseline by putting nitrile gloves. That is all and he also sucked my nipples. We did not have anal sex. There was little masturbatio...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is unlikely to acquire HIV without exchange of body fluids. In your case, masturbation and oral sex have very minimal chance for such. Your diarrhea could be due to other infections. I hope this helps. Thank you.  Read Full »

I want to know when HIV can be found in blood. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, What is the period that the HIV will be detected in blood by using available test methods? Please give minimum and maximum period details. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can be detected by some tests as early as four days of exposure if negative conclusive results suggest HIV negative after three months of exposure. I hope this information will help you. Thanks.   Read Full »

Kindly clear my doubts regarding the CD4 count.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a hypothetical question. Suppose I was one of the rare people who is incapable of producing antibodies to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-2. What would you expect my CD4 (Cluster of Differentiation) count to be after four years? And how sick would I be?  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Antibodies against HIV are not a very effective defense against this virus and though they may initially contribute in keeping the virus under check they eventually fail to do so. So your CD4 count would be lower than if you had antibodies ag...  Read Full »

Will Doxy and Flavospas cause fat loss from the body?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sexual exposure around four months ago, and after that, I found a swelling in my right scrotum (after scanning found benign) consulted a urologist and told him about my exposure, and he prescribed Azhithral injections, but I was unable to take as it became allergic i...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know some more information such as how much weight have you lost in the last four to six months, the presence of any other symptoms like fever, diarrhea, joints pain, recurrent oral or genital ulcer. Was there any ulcer over the scrotum during the swelling?...  Read Full »

My partner tested HIV positive. Am I at risk for HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old boy. I had a partner for past 2 to 3 years. We performed sex 6 to 7 times. Last was before 14 months and then had a break-up. Now I see that she is HIV positive. Now I fear about HIV because there is high risk and I want to marry another girl. My symptoms are a sore ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do not worry, I will solve your doubt. After around one year almost any test can rule out HIV conclusively. So rapid test is reliable and no need for further testing. But still, you have investigated with chemilumiscence test that gives re...  Read Full »

I stepped on a sharp needle. Can I get HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible for someone to get HIV by stepping down on a needle thrown on the road? A few days back, I stepped down on something, but I am not sure if that was an injection or something else. When I came home, I saw there was a blood clot in my foot. I am worried. Can I go for a tes...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically, it is possible, but practically no such cases have been reported. So, no need of testing and retesting too.   Read Full »

I fear contracting HIV. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) phobia, and I am having a tingling sensation in my hand and feet. Can I get HIV from bed sheet as my penis foreskin was rubbed in a bus and there may be infected fluid on that spot? Can I get HIV from rubbing penis foreskin on wall or...  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you cannot get infected by HIV from a bedsheet or from toilet pans. Tingling and numbness occur due to many reasons. It needs evaluation. Remember, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can only live at approximately 8-12 seconds in the outside world and live up to 20 mi...  Read Full »

I had protected sex. Can I still get HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex 75 days ago and tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It came negative after three weeks. Again, after eight weeks, test with EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is done. HIV came negative. Is there an...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by protected intercourse is impossible if used in a right manner. The HIV test is negative after eight weeks is good. The chances of HIV test results coming positive is impossible after eight weeks. You can...  Read Full »

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