hi, i wanna know that i had a physical relationship with my boyfriend but never had an intercourse....its 2 yrs we broke....i m anxious can i be hiv.....since my cbc iis absolutely fine. i have also undegone hiv test the time i broke up, 2 years back......is it possible or required to get it done again
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Krupa.G's Response
Welcome to HCM Hello,HIV spreads through penetrative intercourse ,if your friends semen has come in contact with your vagina or an open wound and he is infected with HIV than there are possibilities of you getting the infection Incubation period of HIV is 3 to 8 weeks that is from the time of contact to blood test being positive takes 3 to 8 weeks ,virus can remain in the body in inactive form for years so it is advisable to get the test done again Symptoms of HIV varies, here the bodies immune mechanism is low so a HIV person can contact an illness from an one easily, it may be from common cold ,loose motion to cancer, HIV persons jest have a welcome board for all the infection he/she may come in contact with Thank you Dr.Krupa
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General & Family Physician, Dr. Anand M I's Response
hello thanks for your query on HCM, you absolutely have no reasons to be afraid or worried.. as you did not have any physical relationship with him, there is possibility that you may develop and STD... dont be anxious and worried.. do be calm and be happy... wish you good health...
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General & Family Physician, Dr. Anand M I's Response
hello thanks a lot for your query on HCM, dont be worried... you are out of danger as you have not had any intercourse... dont be anxious.. do get involved into your work.. things will be right...
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Welcome to HCM Hello,HIV spreads through penetrative intercourse ,if your friends semen has come in contact with your vagina or an open wound and he is infected with HIV than there are possibilities of you getting the infection Incubation period of HIV is 3 to 8 weeks that is from the time of contact to blood test being positive takes 3 to 8 weeks ,virus can remain in the body in inactive form for years so it is advisable to get the test done again Symptoms of HIV varies, here the bodies immune mechanism is low so a HIV person can contact an illness from an one easily, it may be from common cold ,loose motion to cancer, HIV persons jest have a welcome board for all the infection he/she may come in contact with Thank you Dr.Krupa