Medical Advice on "Infectious Diseases"

How to manage fatigue and joint aches post COVID-19?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. It appears that you are possibly suffering from long COVID symptoms. Certain people who have been infected previously with COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, post-CO...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Is there any medicine to prevent HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please let me know if you have taken post-exposure prophylaxis. As per WHO (World Health Organisation) guidelines, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV (hum...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

How does the drug Oseltamivir aid in treating influenza A virus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Oseltamivir inhibits the growth of influenza viruses by inhibiting neuraminidase enzymes of the virus, and by doing so, the drug stops the release of influenz...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Can a body-to-body massage increase HIV risk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned about the potential risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after your recent encounter. Let us address your concerns regarding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

What are the transmission methods and symptoms of dengue fever?

Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. The symptoms you mentioned can be seen in different conditions. In dengue, yes, these symptoms are commonly observed, but it is not necessary that you have contract...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar

What are the symptoms or challenges faced by people dealing with AIDS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The first step is to raise awareness of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the community so that they follow preventive practices and do not discriminate against the patients living wit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Can accidentally touching HIV test strip cause the infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne virus transmitted through sexual intercourse, shared intravenous drug paraphernalia, and during the birth process or via human mil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Can a stool culture test help detect the type of parasite?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the pictures you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Can you share the test reports and doctor's prescription? Mebendazole tablet is an anthelmi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

What causes persistent fatigue, body aches, cough, and a high fever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms strongly suggest a respiratory tract infection, possibly of viral origin with a bacterial superimposition. Potential viral causes may include influenza vir...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

How to minimize the risk of contracting swine flu during an outbreak?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The most effective measure to prevent swine flu and other influenza virus infections is vaccination with a quadrivalent influenza vaccine each season. FluQuadri is a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha