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What is the risk of HIV with a broken condom?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker and the condom broke. I had inserted my penis inside her vagina when this happened, and for approximately two to three minutes, I did not ejaculate. I immediately withdrew and washed my penis with water. Before the incident, she also gave me oral sex. I imme... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse is low. A condom breakage can be considered equivalent to unprotected intercourse. If the person is HIV-negati... Read Full »
What do my HIV reports indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, What do this reports indicate? After one-year exposure, following tests were taken HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)1 and 2, western blot, which was negative. HIV-1 RNA PCR(Ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction) qualitative- non-detectable. Please let me know whether I am positiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a confirmatory test. It is done after one year of exposure. You are free from HIV. You can allay fears of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) from that exposure. Forget about the incid... Read Full »
Is HIV testing necessary after condom breakage during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, While having sex with a commercial sex worker (CSW) the condom broke. It was not more than 10 seconds before I found out, no ejaculation happened and I had no open sores on my penis or any other cuts, yet still I found a tiny amount of blood on the condom, I cannot think of any reason ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the chances of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmission by single unprotected intercourse is much less than 1 % (1/200 to 1/1000). The chances of HIV transmission is slightly higher during menstruation. Condom broken is almost similar to unprotected intercour... Read Full »
I have white spots on my throat after sex with the social worker.
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected sex with a sex worker four days back. I have sore throat and white spots in the back of my throat since then. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission in single protected intercourse is nil. But the STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like the herpes simplex virus can be spread by skin-to-skin contact, kissing, and sex with the infected person. It affects... Read Full »
How long does HIV survive in a needle used for an HIV patient?
Query: Hello doctor, Five days ago, I went to a private hospital because of a cyst. The nurse at the hospital asked me to take a blood sugar test. She and I have had misunderstandings in the past, and I am worried if she used a used needle to collect my sample. I am sure that the syringe was new, but I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. However, health care workers are trained to follow universal precautions. So they will not reuse needles. If no other patient was present, there is nothing to worry about. Read Full »
I fingered a masseuse. Am I at risk of sexually transmitted infections?
Query: Hi doctor, I had been to a spa for a body massage a week back. I was fingering the female massage therapist during the massage, and she also cummed on my fingers. I am unsure if I touched my penis with the cum, and there were no cuts on my fingers. However, I am worried about getting infected by HIV... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by massage or fingering are zero unless there are bleeding wounds on the hand. If there are no bleeding wounds, the odds are nil. Skin-to-skin contact or kissing can transmit ... Read Full »
Can I get HIV after precum exposure?
Query: Hello doctor,During mutual masturbation, the other guy grabbed my penis with the hand he was masturbating with. He touched the shaft and underside of the head. If he had precum on his hand would I be at risk of HIV if he had it from this brief contact? Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission through masturbation are extremely low unless there is direct contact with infected fluids or blood. The risk exists if there is uncertainty about the presence of semen or pre-e... Read Full »
Kindly clear my doubts regarding HIV test.
Query: Hi doctor,My plan is to take an HIV test tomorrow after an exposure that happened 84 days ago. I have two questions:Is 84 days enough to take the test? My doctor told me that I must take the test after 90 days since there may be a risk of HIV 2. So is 84 days enough for both HIV 1 and HIV2?I have be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It would be better if you go for an HIV antibody test after 90 days of exposure rather than after 84 days to obtain conclusive results so that you can be relieved of anxiety totally. As per protocol better go after 90 days and... Read Full »
Is it possible to contract HIV while on a PrEP regimen?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sexual exposure with a girl five days ago. Her HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status is unknown, but she had no symptoms or bumps, and she told me she had more than 20 sexual partners (some of whom she had unprotected intercourse with). I engaged in insertive vaginal sex (with a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if a condom is used in a proper manner. The chances of unprotected oral sex are almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. It appears the... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,If a person with HIV uses a scissor to cut himself, then eight hours later, another person uses the same scissor—which has the HIV guy's blood on it—to hurt herself. What is the possibility of HIV transmission here? Please assist. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Usually, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) does not survive in the environment on surfaces beyond a few hours. So, it is unlikely to transmit HIV if there are eight hours for the risk exposure (scissor cut) as it ten... Read Full »