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How To Rule Out HIV?
Question:
Hi doctor i have a slight doubt that i might have contracted hiv please help
Hi doctor i have a slight doubt that i might have contracted hiv please help
Brief Answer:
Mention in detail about the incidence then olny I am able to help you.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxx,
Welcome to HCM.
You had just asked for my help but not mentioned what had happened so give some details about the incidence, I am always here to help You.
Thank You
Mention in detail about the incidence then olny I am able to help you.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxx,
Welcome to HCM.
You had just asked for my help but not mentioned what had happened so give some details about the incidence, I am always here to help You.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
I had unprotected sex with a sex worker in macau 4 months ago but after that the sex worker said thatvshe is safe and gonfor regular check ups every month also there were no cuts on my penis and no marks i mean friction during the sex was too less aft
Now i have small joint pain and small muscle pains for the last couple of days and rest everything is fine no other symptoms but still i a little scared
Now i have small joint pain and small muscle pains for the last couple of days and rest everything is fine no other symptoms but still i a little scared
Brief Answer:
You can get tested for HIV to be completely sure about your status.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx,
You had unprotected sex with the sex worker then the risk of getting the infection is there if the girl was HIV positive which she denied so be relaxed.
The joint and muscle pain is due to some other reason not related to HIV for which you can take some muscle relaxants and calcium tablet after the advice of your doctor so don't worry for that.
I will advice you to get tested for HIV to be 100% sure about your status with 4th generation test. It will give you the accurate result as 3 months has already passed after the exposure.
As your friend I will also advice you to stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STDs. Be relaxed, don't get so scared and get tested with hope for the best.
Thank You
You can get tested for HIV to be completely sure about your status.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx,
You had unprotected sex with the sex worker then the risk of getting the infection is there if the girl was HIV positive which she denied so be relaxed.
The joint and muscle pain is due to some other reason not related to HIV for which you can take some muscle relaxants and calcium tablet after the advice of your doctor so don't worry for that.
I will advice you to get tested for HIV to be 100% sure about your status with 4th generation test. It will give you the accurate result as 3 months has already passed after the exposure.
As your friend I will also advice you to stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STDs. Be relaxed, don't get so scared and get tested with hope for the best.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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