Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX

Thank you for your query.

First, HIV isn't the only infectious disease which can be transmitted by open wounds contact. It can be some other virus such as Hepatitis B or C or herpes or some other microbes. But good thing is that the risk of such transmission is very low and there is no need to be worried. If you notice some symptoms or you find out that this person has some infectious disease, you should do tests.

If not, then there is no danger and nothing can happen from such contacts.

Wish you good health. If you have any questions I ll be glad to help.

Regards,

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Hi.

You shouldn't worry. This isn't usual symptom of infectious disease or HIV. This can be found in healthy people or be related to spine issue, fibromyalgia, anxiety, or neuropathy.

If you feel loss of sensation, pain or swelling of arms and legs then it can indicate something more serious and some tests are necessary.

Regards

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Hi.
Well this can be sign of any respiratory or throat infection and probably is. People always consider such symptoms HIV related as a part of acute-retroviral syndrome(these are usually seen 3-4 weeks after exposure).

Of course there is a possibility of some transmission that I ve mentioned above, but the risk is minor and HIV is the last thing to think about.

So just treat yourself as any other respiratory infection( rest, take enough fluids, chammomile tea, vitamin C). If your symptoms persist you can do HIV and Hepatitis tests,but it should be done more than 6 weeks after exposure.

Wish you good health. Regards

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Hi.

I agree with your doctor. YOu should continue with Z-pack,despite it isnt confirmed that it is bacterial infection. But it can only be helpful. There is some psychosomatic effect in your case for sure and you just need to relax and I assure you again that risk of transmission is extremely minor.
Ask your doctor about anxiolytic therapy. It may help you.
Cold sweats can be signs of any infection,allergy, but also can be seen in healthy people with temporary hyperactive autonomic nerve system. This isnt something to be concerned. Just be patient till your respiratory symptoms subside. If this persist for more than 14 days, you can do more detailed tests.

WIsh you good health.

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Hi.

You probably mean psoriatic arthritis?
Well, I don't think I understand the question.

But as I understood you doubt that you have psoriatic arthritis because you XXXXXXX t have symptoms of it and you aren,t in bad shape.

Well, this is autoimmune disorder and every autoimmune disorder is chronic, usually lifetime disease. It is good when your immune system is strong, but it isn't good when it is TOO strong. It means that your leukocytes attacks your healthy cells in joints, skin, lungs, kidneys etc.

But it doesnt means that it is progressive or that it will cause serious consequances.
Every autoimmune disease has its phases and it can be aggravated and in asymptomatic stage many times during the life. So it doesn't cause some progressive damage. There might be some period where disease isn't active at all and then it can be triggered by some factor such as stress, anxiety, anorexia, infection or some other disease. Symptoms do occur even in 20 years, this is nothing strange.

Also, people with one autoimmune disorders are more likely to have some other autoimmune disease and this could be cause of your swollen gland and frequent respiratory infections and inflammation. There are many medicines used for it, some of them are simple NSAIDs and some are stronger and more aggressive which should be used only when nothing else is helpful.

Regards

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Hi.

HIV incubation period can be long event up to 10 years and no symptoms may occur,but after 29 years there would definitely be significant signs of immune system disorder and serious infections would develop. So I wouldnt say it is possible that this incident caused HIV transmission.

Usually people, especially hypohondriacs watch every signs or symptoms as something serious or HIV related. There is no point of such thinking because it would only make you anxious and worried. YOur eye symptom doesnt indicate anything,if you dont have pain or vision disorders you dont have to be cocnerned.
Regards

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Hi.
The risk of any transmission through cut is minor. It is considered to be less then 0.1% per exposure.
If you are talking about "risky" behaviour such as promiscuity or intravenous drug injections then there is signifacnt risk or HIV infections. But if you had one or few risky activities then this risk is very low of course.
If man is HIV+, symptoms of AIDS may develop fast or very slow, through 10-15 or even 20 years. It all depends from man to man. Strong immune system indicates that there is no active viral infection, but it doesnt means that person isnt HIV+.

Regards

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Hi,

Nothing is 100% safe; but considering what you've said the risk is minor and this shouldn't worry you. You can do testing if you have doubts, but I don't think it is necessary. Try not to look every your symptom as something serious. You are too young for some serious diseases and you should not waste your time on concerns. Just be careful and avoid risky behavior in future.

Regards

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Hi.
Of course you shouldnt worry if this person doesnt have HIV for sure.
But, he can say whatever he wants. Unfortunately, HIV+ people sometimes hide their disease and lie about it. But, generally yes, that person would already have symptoms of AIDS after so many years so this is very unlikely that the person was HIV+. Also, even if it was HIV + person, transmission risk by oral sex is also minor.
Regards

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Hi,

Well done, great. Now, you can be relaxed, but in future be smart, careful and avoid risky situations. Human bite is very likely to cause wound or skin infection because it is XXXXXXX with bacteria, but it is unlikely that viruses can be transmitted into bloodstream unless there is very deep bite with open bleeding wound.

Regards,

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Hi,

If so, then there is no risk of transmission.

Wish you good health.

Kindly close the answer, if there are no doubts.

Regards,

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