Does using protection lower the risk of HIV and STDs?
Hi doctor,
I had protected sex 75 days ago and tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It came negative after three weeks. Again, after eight weeks, test with EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is done. HIV came negative. Is there any chance of getting HIV and STD after protected oral and vaginal sex? Do I need to test for HIV again after 12 weeks? When I was born, I was a premature child. Recently, I got hepatitis E infection. Would these conditions cause any effect on the test results?
06 May 2024 - 1 min read
I had recurrent pain in my penis with blisters and itching. What is the cause?
Hi doctor,
I got blisters, itching, and pain in my penis seven months back. It recurred again and again for almost 12 months. So my doctor did herpes simplex (HSV) IgG and IgM tests. All my results came negative. But he gave me Acyclovir 400. What does it mean? Do I suffer from genital herpes?
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can herpes simplex virus infect upper respiratory tract?
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?
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Does a CMIA test 100 days post-unprotected sex confirm HIV?
Hello doctor,
I had unprotected sex with a sex worker five months back. After that every month I have taken CMIA fourth generation test. After almost 100 days, I took WB test. Then today I took again CMIA test. It is all negative but every month the index values are getting increased from 0.10 to now 0.24. since today it is 110 days over after post exposure. Now I did not do any sexual activity to date. So please confirm me whether I need to wait for six months or it is conclusive of HIV negative? Nowadays I am getting headaches and dry lips. I have also had sinusitis issue.
29 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can HIV develop due to used needle?
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 unsure about the needle. A friend of mine said that it is not possible because if it is a used needle you can not draw the blood. However, after drawing my blood, the needle hub was blocked. I was the first patient at the blood collection center that day, but I am scared that I might have contracted HIV if it was a used needle. My question is, how long does HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) survive in a used needle? Can you please help me?
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
