Can an HIV test be accurate six years after exposure?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection has a window period of one or two months during which the tests can show false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organisation), all results for HIV are considered... View thread »
Can an HIV test be accurate six years after exposure?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection has a window period of one or two months during which the tests can show false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organisation), all results for HIV are considered... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
What are the confirmatory tests for HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive. A three months intervening period between risk exposure... View thread »
What are the confirmatory tests for HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive. A three months intervening period between risk exposure... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if ther... View thread »
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if ther... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva
Does medication reduce the chances of HIV infection?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is essential to remember that the risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through a single act of unprotected intercourse is low, especially if the other person has test... View thread »
Does medication reduce the chances of HIV infection?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is essential to remember that the risk of contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through a single act of unprotected intercourse is low, especially if the other person has test... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews
I got a sore on my lips after sex. Is it related to HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lip outer layer is slightly red. It does not seem to be due to cold. It may be due to allergy. For the allergy, you can apply lip balm.... View thread »
I got a sore on my lips after sex. Is it related to HIV?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lip outer layer is slightly red. It does not seem to be due to cold. It may be due to allergy. For the allergy, you can apply lip balm.... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
Is an eight week negative HIV test result conclusive?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. After an indeterminate or weakly positive HIV screening test (usually due to cross-reacting antibodies), the second confirmatory test should be a different yet more specific test, such as a we... View thread »
Is an eight week negative HIV test result conclusive?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. After an indeterminate or weakly positive HIV screening test (usually due to cross-reacting antibodies), the second confirmatory test should be a different yet more specific test, such as a we... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar
How to manage the side effects of Atroiza with HIV?
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 think... View thread »
How to manage the side effects of Atroiza with HIV?
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 think... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Can dry eyes after a year of needlestick injury be due to HIV or hepatitis?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The 4th generation HIV tests are accurate. If they are negative, as mentioned, it is conclusive. There is no need for further HIV tests provided there is no further risk exposure. Relax. These symp... View thread »
Can dry eyes after a year of needlestick injury be due to HIV or hepatitis?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The 4th generation HIV tests are accurate. If they are negative, as mentioned, it is conclusive. There is no need for further HIV tests provided there is no further risk exposure. Relax. These symp... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
How to treat unusual vaginal pain during menstruation?
Hi,Glad to hear from you.I am here to answer all your questions.Vaginal stabbing pain during your period particularly if it is a new and different sensation for you, could have various potential causes such as infections. Yeast or bacterial infection... View thread »
How to treat unusual vaginal pain during menstruation?
Hi,Glad to hear from you.I am here to answer all your questions.Vaginal stabbing pain during your period particularly if it is a new and different sensation for you, could have various potential causes such as infections. Yeast or bacterial infection... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews
What is the confirmatory test for HIV despite having negative test results for the past year?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. If the HIV antibodies test, conducted in a reliable laboratory after 90 days of exposure, is negative, then it is conclusive, provided there is no fur... View thread »
What is the confirmatory test for HIV despite having negative test results for the past year?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. If the HIV antibodies test, conducted in a reliable laboratory after 90 days of exposure, is negative, then it is conclusive, provided there is no fur... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
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