Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

I have a runny nose, cough with phlegm and red spots on the back after unprotected sex. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. These are non-specific symptoms. The transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by unprotected intercourse with an HIV positive person is low. HIV is diagnosed with tests. Go for HIV 1 a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I have itching and burning sensation in both hands after unprotected sex. Should I concern about HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recommendations are to get the fourth generation HIV rapid test at the third or fourth week of the exposure. If the result is negative, get a confirmatory HIV rapid antibody test at 90 days (three months) of last exp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

My RPR titer ratio was 1:2. What does that mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please post your query. Regards. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Can mere kissing lead to getting infected with HIV?

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 c...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Will I get HIV if a condom breaks during intercourse, and the exposure was just for two seconds?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Trustiva (Tinofovir, Emtricitabine, and Efavirenz) is a PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis), which was started at the right time. It should be taken in an empty stomach and is safe. Even though the condom has broken, as y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushma Shah

My butt hurts after anal sex. I am not even able to sit. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There might be a small tear in the anal region, which is commonly called as an anal fissure. Even a small fissure can be really painful as it causes a spasm of the anal opening. It heals slowly, as it gets irritated r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Can HIV be transmitted through vaginal fluid during oral sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, protected sexual activity carries negligible risk. Protected or unprotected oral sex carries no risk as HIV transmission through oral sex is none considering she has no oral bleeding or ulcers and you have no ulce...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

I got cold immediately after completing my PEP drug. Is this an indication of HIV infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The scenario which you mentioned, did not reflect any exchange of body fluids, therefore, it does not come into potential risk of acquisition of HIV. PEP (Post exposure prophylaxis) is not recommended in case, if the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

I had unprotected anal intercourse with a random guy and have anal itching. Is it HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Initially, it takes 3 to 12 weeks for the antibodies against HIV to develop in any person irrespective of the person's immunity and the duration of onset of symptoms. 2. Next, suppose your ELISA (enzyme-linked immuno...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

Is there a risk of getting HIV after flu shot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she had blood from someone's finger who is HIV positive, then there is a risk. But, such cases are extremely rare. So, I would suggest you not to worry in such hypothetical situation. If she would have blood on her fing...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia