How long after an HIV infection do I develop lymphadenopathy and flu like symptoms? I am an immunocompromised person on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- The medications per se can give flu like symptoms.Otherwise the question is too vague and not precise . ARe you HIV +?
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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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I get herpes simplex on my mouth every month. Now I got them on my fingers. I'm afraid I'll have genital herpes. How can I avoid that?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I am not sure if the lesions you get on your fingers are herpetic in nature - these must be something different, because the herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 affect the oral cavity/lips/nose and g... Read More
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Does chlamydia always cause infertility if it's mistreated or discovered late?
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Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- No. Not in all cases. It is the continuous inflammatory process that can affect fertility.If otherwise the bacteria is no more present (spontaneous elimination), it won't affect fertility.
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3 small blisters appeared above my lip and they're bit red. How can I know if it's herpes? Should they be painful? What are the symptoms of herpes?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- This is a typical location for herpes. You can see some pictures online. usually they are associated with some degree of pain, that doesn't have to be severe.
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What is the treatment for oral herpes?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you get recurrent herpes gingivostomatitis (herpes infection of the oral cavity and lips), you will need to take oral acyclovir on a regular basis. But you need to make sure that this is actually h... Read More
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Can the HIV virus be transmitted if one gives oral sex while having mouth ulcers? Can you please elaborate on that?
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Dr. Faysal El Kak,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- any risk of getting sperm to blood is a red warning to infection
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Is the Hepatitis vaccine a must at 22? My concern is whether the vaccines are good here in Lebanon since apparently everything is contaminated. What other vaccines should be taken at this age?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- At the age of 22 years, booster shots of Hepatitis A vaccine and TdaP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) are recommended because:
1- Our area is endemic for hepatitis A virus
2- Regarding TdaP, it was f... Read More
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