Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

Can sore throat and body pain after having protected sex with a commercial sex worker indicate an HIV infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The good news is if you have protected oral and vaginal sex, then the chances of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are nearly nullified. Only at times, in the rarest of circumstances, can HIV be transmitted thr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Subhadeep Tripathy

What are the confirmatory tests for HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibodies tests are negative repeatedly and after three months exposure. They are conclusive. You are free from HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) provided there is no further risk...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

What are the chances of getting HIV if condom tears during sexual intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission by single unprotected intercourse with an HIV-positive person is low. If the sexual intercourse is protected (using a condom prop...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Can I get HIV if I had oral sex, a hand job, and deep kissing with a spa therapist?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are concerned about contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the best approach is to get tested. You might get tested for other sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Davie Wong

Can protected sex with commercial sex workers cause HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single protected intercourse is nil if the condom is used correctly. HSV IgM (Herpes Simplex Virus Immunoglobulin M) positive implies recent infection...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Is an HIV rapid test after 60 days of exposure reliable?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by single protected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are almost nil if the condom is used correctly. If you doubt that there is a slight cha...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

What are the chances of being HIV positive without vaginal or anal insertion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest a fourth-generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) rapid test at least four weeks after the unprotected exposure. If the result is negative, a confirmatory HIV rapid antibody test...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Is it possible to detect HIV by doing tests on a weekly basis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I wish to clear some important points before answering your questions. 1. Regarding HSV infection and treatment: The HSV will remain in your body and it is not completely treated as it is a genetic material. It will be ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

While on PEP, is HIV RNA PCR test conclusive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Perhaps your question was not completely typed. Anyways, your PEP regime of Tenofovir/Emtricitabine and Dolutegravir is recommended one. Continue with it for 28 days. As far as the HIV PCR...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

I am HIV positive and on Atroiza. How to deal with the side-effects of Atroiza?

Hello, welcome to icliniq.com. Atroiza is a combination of three drugs (Efavirenz, Tenofovir DF, Emtricitabine) for the treatment of HIV. Among which, Efavirenz is the drug known to cause such side effects. These side effects of insomnia, vivid th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula