Assessing HIV Infection Risk from Indirect Contact During Massage
HIV infection I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: - Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or exchanging other bodily fl...[Read More] Assessing HIV Infection Risk from Indirect Contact During Massage
Can You Get HIV from Saliva if You Have a Sore Throat?
HIV infection I have a cold and a sore throat. I came into contact with the saliva of an HIV-positive person. Since I have a sore throat with wounds, is there a risk of transmission?
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Although HIV infection leads to immune dysfunction, the related symptoms are primarily various infections. Therefore, the issue of HIV should be addressed by an infectious disease specialist. Please consult with an infectious disease physician. ...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Saliva if You Have a Sore Throat?
Understanding HIV Testing: Can I Trust My Negative Results?
HIV testing issues Hello Doctor: I engaged in high-risk behavior on October 16. On April 1 of the following year, I used the Orasure saliva rapid test, which was negative. Then, on April 25, I conducted the Bayer blood rapid test, which was also negative. During this period, I di...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, a period of six months has surpassed the window period for HIV, so if one is infected, it is usually detectable. However, all tests carry the possibility of false negatives, especially rapid tests, which have a slightly higher chance of false negatives ...[Read More] Understanding HIV Testing: Can I Trust My Negative Results?
Understanding HIV Testing and Risks: Key Insights for Safe Practices
HIV screening 1. Hello Doctor: If I had vaginal intercourse (with a condom) on March 15 and unprotected oral sex on April 29, and I tested negative for the virus using NAT after 45 days, and then tested negative again with the Department of Health's self-test for HIV on May ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. The window period for HIV is approximately 3 to 6 months, so it is best to get tested again at that time. 2. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a relatively higher probability of transmission for the recipient, similar to HIV.[Read More] Understanding HIV Testing and Risks: Key Insights for Safe Practices
Can Antibody Rapid Tests Completely Rule Out HIV Infection?
Can antibody rapid tests completely avoid infections? In June of last year, I had a risky sexual encounter, and more than a month later, I took a blood rapid test (Kenvair) which was negative. Then in December of last year, due to my concerns, I took the OraQuick HIV Self-Test, a...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. If the window period has exceeded 3 to 6 months, you can be reassured. 2. If there are still other concerns, you may consult and get tested at a nearby medical facility.[Read More] Can Antibody Rapid Tests Completely Rule Out HIV Infection?
Understanding HIV Testing: Risks and Results Explained
HIV testing issues? If a person has not engaged in any high-risk behaviors for a month, consistently used condoms, and the sexual partner is a girlfriend, and the Multiplex NAT test results from blood donation are negative, can it be confirmed that there is no HIV infection? Addi...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. First, it is important to determine whether you are an HIV-positive individual. If so, are you adhering to your medication regimen and keeping your viral load at an undetectable level? 2. Next, if you are not infected but have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STI...[Read More] Understanding HIV Testing: Risks and Results Explained
Concerns About HIV Infection from Contaminated Hair Removal Cream
HIV infection Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions related to HIV. If you can help me with my concerns, I would greatly appreciate it. I purchased a depilatory cream online, and when I picked it up and opened it, I didn't pay special attention to whether it ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
First, according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or exchanging other bodily fluids carries a ...[Read More] Concerns About HIV Infection from Contaminated Hair Removal Cream
Understanding HIV and HPV Risks: PEP Efficacy and Autoimmune Concerns
HIV infection HPV infection Hello, Doctor. I have a question. After performing oral sex on a woman, I noticed small red spots on my abdomen two days later, which made me very anxious. I quickly went to a clinic and had a blood test for HIV, which came back negative. I started tak...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
First, let's look at the information about HIV: The HIV virus has three main transmission routes: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or exchanging other bodily fluids carries a risk of infec...[Read More] Understanding HIV and HPV Risks: PEP Efficacy and Autoimmune Concerns
Can You Contract HIV Through Masturbation After Contact with Infected Fluids?
Transmission route - masturbation If a person has contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual on their hands, does not wash their hands, and then engages in masturbation with broken skin on their genitals, is there a risk of HIV infection?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
First, let's review the transmission routes of HIV. There are three main transmission routes for the HIV virus: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual, or exchanging other bodily fluids, carri...[Read More] Can You Contract HIV Through Masturbation After Contact with Infected Fluids?
Can Wearing Contaminated Underwear Lead to HIV Infection?
Transmission route (wound) If underwear contaminated with HIV-infected bodily fluids is worn unknowingly, and there is an open wound on the male genitalia, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission if the contaminated underwear comes into contact with the wound.
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
If exposed for more than 10 minutes, the HIV virus will die, so it is important to take good care of wounds and maintain personal hygiene to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.[Read More] Can Wearing Contaminated Underwear Lead to HIV Infection?
Can HIV Infection Lead to Eye Removal? Understanding the Risks
Can HIV infection lead to eye enucleation? Can AIDS lead to eye removal?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Unless cancer or a virus directly invades the interior of the eyeball, enucleation is generally not necessary.[Read More] Can HIV Infection Lead to Eye Removal? Understanding the Risks
Understanding the Risk of HIV Infection from Public Restroom Use
Probability of HIV Infection Hello, doctor: I just used a public restroom and didn't notice that there was menstrual blood left on the toilet seat from the previous user. I sat down directly on it. If the previous person had HIV, what is the risk of infection in this situati...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control data, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or exchanging other bodily fluids carries a risk of infectio...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HIV Infection from Public Restroom Use
Risks of HIV Infection from Fingerstick Blood Sampling in Hospitals
Blood draw needle infection Doctor, when conducting HIV testing in a hospital using fingerstick blood sampling, is a new lancet used for each individual? If the lancet is not changed and the previous person tested positive for HIV, would using the same lancet for my blood sample ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Medical institutions dispose of used needles and do not reuse them, so there is no risk of transmitting HIV.[Read More] Risks of HIV Infection from Fingerstick Blood Sampling in Hospitals
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Used Gaming Consoles
Risk of HIV Infection If I buy a second-hand gaming console and touch my mouth without cleaning my hands, can I get infected with HIV (especially if there are small wounds in my mouth and on my hands)? The console does not have any visible fluids, but I am concerned that the prev...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
A. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex without a condom with an HIV-infected individual poses a risk of infection through the exchange of...[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Used Gaming Consoles
Can You Contract HIV from Masturbation After Contact with Infected Fluids?
Masturbation-related infection If a person has contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual on their hands, does not wash their hands, and then engages in masturbation with broken skin on their genitals, is there a risk of HIV infection?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or exchanging other bodily fluids poses...[Read More] Can You Contract HIV from Masturbation After Contact with Infected Fluids?
Can You Get HIV from Touching with Lubricated Hands?
Will this lead to an HIV infection? I touched the inside of a girl's vagina with my hand that had lubricant on it, and then immediately touched my own glans. I am not circumcised, and I was wearing a condom the entire time. Is there a risk of transmitting HIV in this situati...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three main routes of transmission for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual or ...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Touching with Lubricated Hands?
Stepping on a Syringe: Risk of HIV Infection Explained
Stepped on a syringe? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, if I step on a syringe outside, is it possible to contract HIV this way? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: To determine the previous use of this syringe and whether it has come into contact with HIV-infected bodily fluids, it is important to note that HIV typically dies within a few hours outside the human body. Therefore, the risk of contracting HIV from stepping on a used syr...[Read More] Stepping on a Syringe: Risk of HIV Infection Explained
Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Medical Settings
Risk of HIV Infection I went to get an injection previously, and the nurse placed an alcohol swab (which was almost dry) and the needle on a metal tray to administer the shot. After the injection, she used that same swab to apply pressure to the injection site. Upon reflection, I...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
HIV has three main transmission routes: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse without a condom with an HIV-infected individual, or exchanging other bodily fluids, carries a risk of infection. 2. Blood transmission: (1) Receiving or coming into con...[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Medical Settings
Understanding HIV Testing: Can You Rule Out Infection After Risky Behavior?
HIV testing issues Hello doctor, I had unprotected sexual intercourse with a female online friend in early April. I went to a medical testing center in mid-April for an HIV antibody test, which came back negative. On May 8, I noticed inflammation of the glans and visited a urolog...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. Yes, after the window period, HIV infection can be ruled out. 2. Currently, the accuracy of anonymous screening or blood tests in the country is over 95%. 3. Engaging in unsafe sexual practices may also pose a risk for other sexually transmitted infections; therefore, usin...[Read More] Understanding HIV Testing: Can You Rule Out Infection After Risky Behavior?
Concerns About HIV Risk from Needle Exposure in Clinics
HIV-related anxiety Recently, during a visit to the clinic for an injection, the nurse removed the needle cap and, while preparing to administer the injection, placed the exposed needle on a metal tray to attend to another matter (which seems to be non-standard procedure). Afterw...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
The HIV virus will die within ten minutes when exposed to the environment outside the human body, so there is no need to worry about HIV infection.[Read More] Concerns About HIV Risk from Needle Exposure in Clinics