Medical Advice on "Infectious Diseases"

What can be done after getting a scratch on arm from a pet dog?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Since your dog is fully vaccinated for rabies (as per your narrative), vaccinating yourself may not be needed. However, it is best to consult a local doctor since your pet...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

What is the reason for the development of smudges and itching on glans penis after unprotected sex?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Red dots on the glans penis like the ones appearing to you, as shown in the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), are caused by many diseases, and ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shahad Alshehri

How to treat Klebsiella pneumonia in a patient with UTI?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly let me know the signs and symptoms that you faced and share the prescriptions for the antibiotics. The urine culture suggests significant growth of Klebsiella but it is sensitive to all major antibiotics. The b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Does the immune system help clear HPV after the genital warts are removed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no cure for human papillomavirus (HPV). Removing visible warts does not necessarily reduce the transmission of the underlying HPV infection. However, in addition to surgical treatment, topical antiviral medicin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

What can I do to heal my genital herpes faster?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the treatment guidelines, the following needs to be provided. Zovirax (Acyclovir) - 400 mg orally three times a day for 5 to 10 days or Valacyclovir 500 mg to 1 g orally twice a day for 5 to 10 days. The optim...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

What could cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, joint pain, and extreme tiredness in a 35-year-old patient?

Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It would be impossible to determine if he requires admission without physically examining him. Admission depends on the physical state of a patient such as his blood pre...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ighodalo Nathan

My father has tested positive for COVID-19. What precautions should we take?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. It indicates that your father is suffering from a milder form of COVID. During COVID day 5 to 10 of illness is very important as complications tends to occur during these days. The fever ten...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath

What could cause worms to infect the skin?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You appear to have been under a lot of discomforts due to multiple medications and consultations. I will try to be as precise as possible. 1) Your primary complaint is that you have parasites...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

What is the reason for a confirmatory test for urinary tract infection and vaginitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First, for people with UTI(urinary tract infection) symptoms who receive negative urine culture results, the test can only determine that they harm E.coli. The test ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shahad Alshehri

Is it possible to increase height after 18 years?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. The transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia or gonorrhea is due to sexual activity with an infected patient rather than bloodborne. They u...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shahad Alshehri