Medical Advice On "HIV and AIDS"
I had oral sex with a sex worker. Is there any chance for me to pass herpes to my wife?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There are very fewer chances of you having herpes since four weeks have passed and you have not developed any symptoms. But yes, herpes can even occur as sub clinical infection without pre... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There are very fewer chances of you having herpes since four weeks have passed and you have not developed any symptoms. But yes, herpes can even occur as sub clinical infection without pre... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
My fourth generation antigen-antibody test is negative. Is it necessary to do a retest?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good idea to get repeat testing, here is why. The antibody testing at the fourth and fifth weeks can give you some idea of the HIV (human immuno deficiency virus) status, but the one at 12 weeks after the exp... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good idea to get repeat testing, here is why. The antibody testing at the fourth and fifth weeks can give you some idea of the HIV (human immuno deficiency virus) status, but the one at 12 weeks after the exp... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa
I fingered a lady and touched my penis with same hand. Am I at risk of HIV?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very unlikely from your description. For more information consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very unlikely from your description. For more information consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva
Is eight days time enough to get through the window period after sex?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wait for another one more week. Antibody usually becomes positive after three to four weeks of exposure and one more thing repeat the test after two more weeks in different laboratories to rule out any kind of possibi... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wait for another one more week. Antibody usually becomes positive after three to four weeks of exposure and one more thing repeat the test after two more weeks in different laboratories to rule out any kind of possibi... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Can I get HIV from having blood drawn from a vacutainer needle?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the needle used by any other patient? Or only for urself? Revert with more information to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the needle used by any other patient? Or only for urself? Revert with more information to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sangeeth Kumar
Are results of HIV tests with p24 conclusive after 28 days of exposure?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fourth generation p24 anti-HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibody is conclusive after a window of two to three weeks. So a negative result at 28 days is reliable. A positive IgG (immunoglobulin G) for HSV (herp... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fourth generation p24 anti-HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibody is conclusive after a window of two to three weeks. So a negative result at 28 days is reliable. A positive IgG (immunoglobulin G) for HSV (herp... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Kakkar
I have bumps on penis and concerned as my condom broke during sex. Am I at risk of HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, there is no risk of HIV. Secondly, the tiny bump can be a healed ulcer. Third, to be honest, a condom will not protect from HIV. The size of the virus is far small than microscope holes in the condom. C... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, there is no risk of HIV. Secondly, the tiny bump can be a healed ulcer. Third, to be honest, a condom will not protect from HIV. The size of the virus is far small than microscope holes in the condom. C... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Kiran Anaparthi
I have stomach pain and sweating in the head after gay encounter. Am I at the risk of HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV infection has a window period of one to three months during which the test results can be a false negative. Homosexual exposures have a higher risk of HIV transmission than other modes. According to WHO (world hea... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV infection has a window period of one to three months during which the test results can be a false negative. Homosexual exposures have a higher risk of HIV transmission than other modes. According to WHO (world hea... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern and I have viewed the images. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your HIV screening tests are conclusive. A screening test at and after three months mark from risk exposure is... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern and I have viewed the images. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your HIV screening tests are conclusive. A screening test at and after three months mark from risk exposure is... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Kakkar
I rubbed my eyes after inserting my finger in my partner's vagina. Am I at the risk of HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of transmission of HIV by blow job is almost nil unless, there are bleeding wounds in both the partners, in the area of contact. It is very unlikely. So there is almost a nil chance. The transmission of HI... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of transmission of HIV by blow job is almost nil unless, there are bleeding wounds in both the partners, in the area of contact. It is very unlikely. So there is almost a nil chance. The transmission of HI... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti
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