Medical Advice On "HIV and AIDS"
What is the chance of contracting HIV by tattooing with used needles?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Needle can transmit HIV only if the needle was freshly used in another person send the amount of blood collected in the needle is significant. This is because the HIV virus dies very quickly outside the body. In my op... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Needle can transmit HIV only if the needle was freshly used in another person send the amount of blood collected in the needle is significant. This is because the HIV virus dies very quickly outside the body. In my op... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal
Can HIV cause throat inflammation as a presenting symptom?
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 does not cause throat infla... View thread »
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 does not cause throat infla... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal
What is the accuracy of HIV CMIA on 26th day post exposure?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV negative test report at 26th day post-exposure is quite assuring, but, a confirmatory HIV antibody test is further required at three months of last exposure. There are no specific symptoms by which we can diagnose H... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV negative test report at 26th day post-exposure is quite assuring, but, a confirmatory HIV antibody test is further required at three months of last exposure. There are no specific symptoms by which we can diagnose H... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
Is ELISA test taken after 12 weeks of exposure conclusive?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your question step by step: 1) Your chances of contracting HIV or for that matter any other STI (sexually transmitted infection) was non-existent with the consistent and corrective use of a condom. 2) You... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your question step by step: 1) Your chances of contracting HIV or for that matter any other STI (sexually transmitted infection) was non-existent with the consistent and corrective use of a condom. 2) You... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
When will HIV antibodies develop in a body after exposure?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibodies are the proteins produced by the body in response to fight the foreign substance (antigen, virus, infectious agent) it enters the body. When antigen enters the body, it stimulates the immune system to produce ... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibodies are the proteins produced by the body in response to fight the foreign substance (antigen, virus, infectious agent) it enters the body. When antigen enters the body, it stimulates the immune system to produce ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
What is the accuracy of HIV RNA TMA test result being negative?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if th... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if th... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
An HIV infected surgeon rubbed my bleeding site with bare hands after injection. Am I at risk?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your query step by step. There was no risk of HIV involved by the injection given by HIV infected doctor surgeon. Even if she touched with her finger at the bleeding site with the naked hand, you were not ... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me answer your query step by step. There was no risk of HIV involved by the injection given by HIV infected doctor surgeon. Even if she touched with her finger at the bleeding site with the naked hand, you were not ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
My HIV DNA PCR and tridot test are negative. Do I need further tests?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is great that you have been found negative for HIV and other STIs (sexually transmitted infection). All the tests which you had taken for HIV were highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. It is unl... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is great that you have been found negative for HIV and other STIs (sexually transmitted infection). All the tests which you had taken for HIV were highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. It is unl... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
Is HIV RNA PCR test conclusive at 12 weeks?
Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. To answer your query, I want to give reference of published research that, Although the reported sensitivity and specificity of fourth generation tests are more than 99% in numerous studies, there are several ins... View thread »
Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. To answer your query, I want to give reference of published research that, Although the reported sensitivity and specificity of fourth generation tests are more than 99% in numerous studies, there are several ins... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
I am worried about HIV after unprotected sex with sex worker. Please help.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only way to clear the doubt after an unprotected exposure is to get tested. I will suggest you to get your HIV Rapid test now. This will tell your baseline HIV status. If it is negative, get your fourth generati... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only way to clear the doubt after an unprotected exposure is to get tested. I will suggest you to get your HIV Rapid test now. This will tell your baseline HIV status. If it is negative, get your fourth generati... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
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