Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

Condom broke while having protected vaginal sex. Can I get HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse is very low that is 1/200 to 1/1000. Condom tear can be almost similar to unprotected intercourse. If she is n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

What test should I undergo to confirm HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your HIV tests (human immunodeficiency virus) are not conclusive because none of the test will become positive in 12 days. Your sexologist should have told you this. Please go for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test and HIV RNA...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

I have a bump in my scrotum after safe sex. Will it be a genital wart?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and honestly it does not seem to be anything related to sexually transmittable disease. It is not a wart too. You did not mention...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Do red spots on penis and white foreskin discharge signifies STD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are worried. This looks like herpes but to be sure I will need a few more details. After how many days of the event did you notice these spots? Do you have any burning sensation? Are there any s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

My wife is HIV positive. Will it affect my kid?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not necessary that you are suffering from HIV right now. But, the chances are high if you will not refrain yourself from unprotected sex with your wife. Since the risk of transmission from female to male is less ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

I got slight epidermal prick while tattooing. Is the risk of infection high?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lot of medical issues which can occur from tattooing like HIV infection, tetanus, hepatitis B and C and allergic reactions. Nowadays tattooists reduced such risks by following universal precautions, working ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gauri Kshirsagar

I came in contact with dried blood. Am I at the risk of getting HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good that you have got hepatitis vacine. In dry bood, HIV virus does not survie. Hence, any contact with dried blood will not transmit HIV. Do not worry, you are safe.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushma Shah

Can herpes cause rashes on scrotum?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would require a photograph so that I am able to guide you better.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

What is the chance of false negative in 260th day HIV test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will answer your query specifically. In your case, the chances of false negative are almost nil. Chances of false negative are high during the window period which extends from three weeks to six months. Usually, a pers...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak

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