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My condom broke during intercourse. Will i contract HIV?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about having intercourse with an unknown partner as the condom broke in between. We are not sure if this incident happened immediately before penetration or after it. I swiftly left after this incident as it started to worry me. She did mention that she tests regularly. D... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is essential to remember that the risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through a single act of unprotected intercourse is low, especially if the other person has tested negative for HIV and is practicing safe sex. Ho... Read Full »
What are the side effects of post-exposure prophylaxis?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman 17 hours ago, and I am worried that I may have contracted HIV. I say this because I have learned that the woman I had sex with has multiple sexual partners, and I am anxious she may have HIV. I am not in a position to ask her if she has HIV, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. I understand it is a difficult situation. However, because the PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is time-dependent. So, I suggest the first thing you should do would be to start PEP right away, as it may not be helpful after 72 hours. Also, if t... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting HIV after taking post-exposure prophylaxis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done some stupid things in my life. I had safe sex, but with many different girls. There was never a condom fail and each time I used a new condom. When I did it with the fourth girl, I noticed that the condom tip was broken. After that, I took PEP. On the 26th day post exposure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. In my opinion, the chances of you getting an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is 0.001 % or less. I am glad to note that you have used a condom every single time and took all possible precautions. In fact, you... Read Full »
I am in PrEP on demand. Should I start PEP in addition?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in PrEP on demand. This week, I took the protocol as indicated (two initial doses, one dose the next day, and two more every day for 48 hours after sex). In the sexual relationship, the condom was broken, and I did not realize it. I am nervous even though I fulfilled the protocol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through single unprotected intercourse are low. Condom breakage can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse, though the risk in your... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex. Am I at STD risk?
Query: Hi doctor, I am circumcised and have no sexually transmitted disease. I had an unprotected penile to vaginal exposure. It took less than ten minutes; I had used a condom but it broke within the last two minutes. I did not ejaculate, but took a shower and urinated after the incident. She said she wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse are low. Condom breaks can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse. In your scenario... Read Full »
I fear contracting rabies from rat bites. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I went to a party and slept at an unhygienic place. There were a few rats around and now I am scared if any of them had bitten me. I am worried that I may get rabies. I cannot see any bite marks, though but I cannot shake the feeling off. Should I get rabies vacci... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your first question, there is no documented case of rabies caused by a rat or mice. So, I will not suggest you take shots and moreover, you are not sure whether you are bitten or not. Regarding your second question the rabies vaccine will be effective even aft... Read Full »
I fear contracting HIV. What tests should I undergo?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an exposure with a call girl with protection. However, during intercourse, the condom broke. I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Could you please guide me regarding what kind of tests I should undertake. Also, I would like to understand how many days later I sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A fourth generation ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) should be done at six weeks and then after 12 weeks after exposure. Meanwhile, you can take PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) therapy for HIV as a preventive treatme... Read Full »
Is PEP needed if I had protected sex with a sex worker?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel so stupid. I got drunk and ended up having sex with a CSW (Community Sex Worker). She gave me oral sex, and then we had vaginal sex. I did not touch her vagina with my fingers. Earlier in the evening, I had trimmed myself in my pubic area and had a slight abrasion, but there was... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. With protected sex, you are safe from contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,So I had sex, but I was unlucky that the condom tore a little. So I will be worried for three months until all test shows negative. As per some online information, there are medications called post-exposure prophylaxis. Should I get that? Can you prescribe PEP medication? Can I buy it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can also reduce the risk of herpes, as per some studies. If the status of your partner is not known, you should ask your partner for an HIV test. If your partner tests neg... Read Full »
I had started PEP after having umprotected sex with a sex worker. What is my risk of getting HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. I had also started my PEP on the same day. I am still on PEP with no symptoms or side effects. What is my risk of getting HIV? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected intercourse are low. Condom break can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse. If the person is HIV-negative then there is no chance of transmission of HIV. It is good that P... Read Full »