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I am diagnosed with hepatitis B infection. Will I be cured?
Query: Hello doctor, Is hepatitis B transmitted by saliva? Hepatitis B virus is just detected in my body. My viral load is 1.5 * 10^5 count/mL. Is it possible for me to get totally cure for this disease? If it is possible how much time will it take to get totally cured? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by sharing needles, the blood of infected persons, unprotected sexual activity, and saliva. Acute infection is not usually treated as body overcomes the virus but chronic infection may require treatment with the combination of medicatio... Read Full »
I am suffering from excessive salivation and watering in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to talk about the problems which I am facing nowadays. I have a problem with excessive salivation and watering in my mouth. When my mouth is full of saliva, I spit, and after a minute, it again becomes full of saliva. I might have a problem with my salivary glands. I feel difficul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your problem: 1. Since when have you had these symptoms? 2. Does this increased saliva collect intermittently or persistently? 3. Do you have any dental oral pain or irritation? Or have some pain in the abdomen? 4. Acid reflux... Read Full »
Can HIV and other STD transmitted through saliva?
Query: Hi doctor. I am freaking out, and I am not sure if I should be or not. I got a massage. I thought it was legit but ended with manual stimulation. At one point, the spit on my penis during the stimulation, and now I am terrified I will get an STD, specifically herpes or HPV. Am I overthinking it, or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Only spit over penis or any other activity? Please answer the question so that I can guide you accordingly. Read Full »
Can mere kissing lead to getting infected with HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old homosexual male. I am not sexually active. However, I kissed someone for 30 minutes. He told me he was healthy. However, I am not sure of his HIV status or if he was on any medications. I suffered mild gingivitis after the event, however, I brushed an hour before. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, your risk is unwarranted in this case. To the best of my knowledge, as per published literature, there is no case reported of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through kissing. Saliva itself has very low concentrations of HIV and also contains anti-HIV factor... Read Full »
Can Botox injection for bruxism cause Sjogren's syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, A month ago, I was tested for Sjogren's syndrome based on my symptoms. Early Sjogren's panel CA-6 (carbonic anhydrase VI) was positive. However, the lip biopsy was negative. Everything else was normal. I then remembered my Botox treatment for bruxism two months ago. One month after the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would like to explain that your symptoms could be related to the Botox injections as they may persist up to six months after the injection. On the other hand, the tablet Duloxetine can cause dry mouth due to its anticholinergic adverse e... Read Full »
Can HBV be transmitted by contact with an infected person's saliva or blood with intact skin?
Query: Hello doctor,I have heard that HBV can be found and transmitted through saliva. Can it be transmitted by accidentally coming in contact with the infected person's saliva that is sprayed while speaking and through a little amount of blood that comes in contact with intact and healthy skin?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Hepatitis B virus can be seen in the saliva of infected individuals. It can spread only if the infected person's saliva containing visible blood comes in contact with fresh wounds like a laceration. It will not cause infection when it comes in contact with lips or intact... Read Full »