Can HIV be transmitted in a very small amount of precum?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- The "HIV" virus is present in all the body secretions, and thus transmission is possible with any those secretions but in different risks percentages.The risk of transmission from a precum is low, tho... Read More
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I am afraid to do the HIV test.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is understandable that you should dread taking the HIV test and fearing that its might turn out to be positive. Then again, if you keep procrastinating, the risk you would be taking is significant,... Read More
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How soon will hiv symptoms appear Nd what are the first signs? Could they appear in less than 1 week?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Active HIV infection symptoms do not manifest this early after exposure. It takes a minimum of 3-4 weeks for symptoms to appear, and in the majority of cases, there are no overt symptoms but mostly su... Read More
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How AND where can I get tested for all stds? Please be specific for each std. I want to know if I am "clean"or not. (For ex. HIV: blood test, lab), what are the other ones I should worry about?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you got involved in unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner whose STI status is unknown, it’s a good idea to get tested. You also need to discuss the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP),... Read More
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Hiv , hepatitis C , hepatitis b , syphillis is a 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP for HIV ) CONCLUSIVE? 4th generation hiv tesT
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes these tests are conclusive. In any case, it is recommended that you always follow up with your treating physician.
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If there was no ejaculation, can an expired condom transmit hiv or any other std?
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Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- It is very important to also be sure of the status of the condom, even if there is no ejaculation.In fact, the pre-cum could also lead, but to a lesser extent, to transmission of infection.
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HIV , HCV , HBV non reactive 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP) Is my test conclusive for all possible infections ?
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Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- Other sexually transmitted infections were not tested if this is what you mean: Syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia
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Hiv , hepatitis C , hepatitis b , syphillis is a 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP for HIV ) CONCLUSIVE?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is advisable that you do HIV testing one more time at 6 months post PEP. As for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis, if they were negative initially then you need not repeat them (it's not ... Read More
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I had unprotected sex 3 months ago and I've been experiencing some troubles in my stomach ever since. Is it an HIV symptom?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- What do you mean by "troubles"? 3 months are really early to start HIV symptoms. Get tested anyway.
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