Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

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 »

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 »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

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 »

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 »

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 »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

I have done HIV 1 and 2 test many times and the results are negative. Should I still worry about HIV?

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 »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

Are there any chances of me getting syphilis by sharing a drink with someone with syphilis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you will not acquire syphilis just by having a drink sipped by a person with syphilis. Modes of transmission of syphilis are: Commonly through sexual contact. From pregnant mother to child. Through blood tra...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Are 12 weeks post exposure HIV tests conclusive?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibody tests after 12 weeks post exposure is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. You can allay fears of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). There is no further need for HIV tests. I can make out y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

My herpeSelect Elisa IgG score is 3.3. Could it be false positive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. The manifestation which you are saying are not of herpes, they normally present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. 2. Herpes has an incubation period of five days, it means symptoms would have to develop...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia