Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

The skin in my groin is irritated after protected sex with a sex worker. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. It appears to be due to friction or irritation. Clean the area with warm water twice daily. You can apply a topical antibiotic cream. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are very lo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I licked my partner's vagina and I am scared of HIV. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome) by oral sex or by the acts mentioned is almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. You are confirming that you did not have any...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I have four little bumps on my arms. Is it a sign of HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. HIV PCR test negative results after 12 days is sensitive. But it would be better to go for an HIV antibody test for conclusive results. It will be conclusive if you undergo tests now as it is 7 ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

What is the exact window period of HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV infection has a window period of one to three months during which the tests can be a false negative. According to WHO (World Health Organization), all tests for HIV are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

I had a small wound on my nail and I fingered a girl. Do I have any risk of getting HIV?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for the query.There are chances of transmission of HIV by the given description (if open wound). If she is positive, consult your doctor for risk assessment and management.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

What is the accuracy of HIV CMIA on 26th day post exposure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) test taken on the 26th day of post-exposure is quite assuring but a confirmatory HIV antibody test is required to be taken at three months of last exposure. You do not have any spec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Do you think I would have got hepatitis C or HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is spread through the exchange of body fluids. Dried blood stains cannot transmit the virus. Artificial things, such as notes in your case cannot help to serve as a focus of i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Is irritable bowel syndrome related to HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, the tests that you had undergone for diagnosing HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are highly sensitive and specific. It gives accurate results. It is good to hear that you have a negative result for HIV done unde...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Can I get HIV from oral sex with multiple partners?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not good to have multiple partners. There is a reduced chance for you to have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through oral sex. You have not mentioned whether you have done protected sex or unprotected sex. You ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushma Shah

I had unprotected sex with a girl. Should I be worried about HIV transmission?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by the described act even if she is HIV positive is very low. If she is negative, for sure, there is nothing to worry about. You can discuss with your doctor a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti