Infection, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 16

Can someone with Mediterranean anemia contract HIV? If they do, what would happen? I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my ex-partner, who kindly informed me that they are HIV positive. I then purchased a test kit and tested positive, but after consulting at the hospital and...

Blood infection Hello, doctor. While I was giving injections and drawing blood from a stray dog, I accidentally pricked my own finger and it bled. I have previously received a tetanus shot and completed the rabies vaccination series. What else should I be aware of? Is there a ris...

Fever and fluctuations in body temperature issues? Hello Doctor, last night I felt a bit of pressure in my head and had a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. My left arm muscles were a bit sore, but I didn't have any other discomfort. Today during the day, my headache eased, ...

Cat scratch on the lip? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a cat scratch on the inside of my lip. There is no obvious bleeding, but the skin is broken. I received a tetanus shot within the last five years. Is there anything else I need to pay special attention to? Thank you...

Cat scratch on the lip? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a cat scratch on the inside of my lip. There is no obvious bleeding, but the skin is broken. I received a tetanus shot within the last five years. Is there anything else I need to pay special attention to? Thank you...

Issues in the lower left abdomen extending down to the groin? In the left lower abdomen, approximately in the area of the underwear, there is a vague discomfort along the side. It doesn't hurt, but there is a strange sensation. Sometimes it feels warm, and there is a slight ...

Medical specialties Hello, Director. I would like to ask which department I should consult for the following situation: A few years ago, I was hospitalized for 9 days due to a high fever. Blood tests and multiple examinations were conducted, but ultimately it was concluded as an ...

Food contaminated by flies Today I ate a pancake that a fly touched. Although the fly only made contact for 1.2 seconds and did not return after I swatted it away, I hesitated for a long time but still decided to eat it because I didn't want to waste it. Am I at risk of bact...

Risk of HIV Infection Doctor, I apologize, but I have two questions to address. 1. Today, after work, a colleague helped me move my car, and during the process, his fingernail accidentally cut my finger, causing a small amount of bleeding. I didn't pay special attention to...

Left axillary pain? Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain and swelling in my left armpit. The pain lasted for three days, after which I went to the hospital and consulted a family medicine doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as a bacterial infection (I had changed...

Fever? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling a constant warmth in my body, especially in my ears, which feel hot. My temperature has been measured between 36.5 to 37.2°C (tympanic temperature), and it has occasionally reached 37.7°C. Sometimes, I experience slight dizzines...

There are small white particles connected together on the frenulum of the tongue? Hello Doctor, recently when my tongue touches the frenulum, I feel small, grainy bumps that are itchy when I lick them. Looking in the mirror, it seems like there are tiny white bumps that are conne...

Inquiring whether packages sent from across the strait could be infected with rabies? Hello Doctor: Today I received a package sent from Guangzhou and Shanghai. While opening the package, I accidentally applied too much force, and when the bubble wrap popped back, I felt a liquid...

Needle management and the effects of drugs? Hello doctor, due to a suspected needle-stick incident that occurred recently at the hospital, I sought medical attention at the infectious disease department. The hospital tested for hepatitis B and C, syphilis, HIV, and liver function...

It is common to experience back pain before ovulation? I experience significant pain in the muscles supporting my chest and stiffness in my shoulders around the time of ovulation. My husband massages me and comments that it feels swollen and hard. However, the discomfort disappea...

Vaccine issues Dear Doctor, I received the hepatitis B vaccine as a child, but my health check reports as an adult have consistently shown no hepatitis B antibodies. Over four years ago, during a premarital health examination, I was tested and found to have no hepatitis B antib...

Folliculitis has caused tenderness in the groin area, but the wound has healed, and there is still tenderness in the groin? On the evening of November 9th, I discovered a large pimple-like bump on the left labia majora near the clitoris while taking a shower. I wanted to squeeze ...

A low-grade fever before menstruation may persist for more than a week? Hello Doctor: Since around November 16, I have been feeling fatigued in the evenings and going to bed early. On November 19, I felt hot and measured an ear temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius, while the foreh...

Submandibular lymph nodes I would like to ask the doctor: Occasionally, I experience a sharp pain in the submandibular lymphatic area. It is soft and elastic to the touch and does not hurt when pressed. This has been happening intermittently for about six months. Could this be a ...

Blood test report examination? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I am currently studying abroad, and my school recently required me to undergo a health check locally. I visited the hospital last week and returned today to review my report. My lab results show: Hb 16.0, Ht 45.6, RBC 5.20, WBC 4....