HIV, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 36

Post-PEP Testing Hello Dr. Liao, I engaged in sexual activities on March 17, which included approximately 30 seconds of unprotected oral sex and about 1 to 3 minutes of protected vaginal intercourse. There were around 10 thrusts, but the condom was not fitted properly. When I wit...

Post-PEP Testing Hello Dr. Hong, I engaged in sexual activity on March 17, which included approximately 30 seconds of unprotected oral sex and about 1 to 3 minutes of protected vaginal intercourse. During the intercourse, the condom did not fit well, and upon withdrawal, only the...

Regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)..? Hello, Doctor Liao. I would like to ask you about an incident that occurred on November 20 of last year, where I had sexual relations with a stranger. I used a condom during intercourse, but did not use one during oral sex. I regr...

Deep kissing and HIV? Recently, I had a deep kiss with a woman I just met, and at that time, I had a sore in my mouth (which is healing). I have been taking immunosuppressive medication for a long time. Should I be concerned about contracting HIV or other infectious diseases, and...

Hepatitis B/C, HIV, syphilis, bloodborne infections from acupuncture? Hello, doctor. I have a question regarding an incident at an acupuncture clinic. After the acupuncture needles were removed, there was some bleeding. The physician mistakenly used a cotton ball that had been us...

If a condom slips off during intercourse and remains inside, and the penis comes into contact with vaginal secretions, is there a risk of HIV infection? Hello doctor, I just had a sexual encounter where there was no oral sex, and I used a condom for vaginal intercourse. However, ...

Mosquito blood, excessive worry? Hello Dr. Liao, a few days ago (in early April), I killed a mosquito that was bleeding a lot while using the restroom. After rinsing my hand, I accidentally touched the urethral opening. Is there a possibility of contracting HIV from this? I know ...

HIV Risk Hello doctor, I am a gay man. In early February, I had unprotected intercourse with someone, and I immediately withdrew after ejaculation. Does this reduce the risk of HIV infection, or is it still the same? I've been feeling a bit unwell these past few days; my gum...

Headphones and HIV/AIDS Recently, I found a brand new pair of earbuds at the playground (left on a bench). There were no bloodstains on them, and they looked completely normal. After about thirty minutes, out of curiosity, I tried them on. I asked everyone present, and no one cla...

Anti-HIV testing issues? Hello Dr. Hong, Due to certain needs, I recently went to the municipal hospital to have my blood tested for Anti-HIV after an HIV window period of 84 days. I understand that the Anti-HIV test is an HIV antibody test, and the final test result was <0....

Supplementary Questions on Anti-HIV Testing Hello Dr. Hong, thank you very much for your response. Currently, it seems that most public health information advocates for screening for Anti-HIV antibodies after a window period of 84 days (12 weeks), and if the test result is negati...

HIV rapid test and blood draw? Hello, doctor. I had unprotected sexual intercourse at the beginning of September last year. Although I know there is a low risk of transmission, I still felt very anxious and had trouble sleeping. Around late December, I went to a health center for...

HIV and Syphilis Screening You had sexual contact with an online acquaintance on December 29 of last year, during which you performed oral sex but did not allow him to ejaculate in your mouth. This year, you underwent syphilis RPR/TPPA and HIV combi tests on February 3 and April ...

HIV window period Hello, according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control, the HIV window period is 6 to 12 weeks. Is 12 weeks equivalent to 84 days? Does this mean that if the window period has passed 84 days and the test result is negative, it indicates no infection? ...

Factors Affecting the Detection Window Period Hello, if someone is infected with syphilis, will it affect the window period for HIV testing? Can a negative result from an HIV combo blood test at 84 days rule out HIV infection? Thank you.

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you during your busy schedule. In early October, I had unprotected oral sex and protected vaginal intercourse. The next day, I underwent nPEP treatment. After 6 weeks and 3 months, both tests were negative. T...

Is orchitis a symptom of HIV? I went to Japan in mid-December last year and had sexual intercourse with a sex worker, during which we used condoms. However, I performed oral sex on her, and at that time, I had a small cut on my lip measuring 0.1 x 0.1 cm. After returning to Taiwa...

Regarding the immune index? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the immune index CD4. If a patient has HIV, their immune system is expected to be weaker than that of a healthy person. What is the appropriate CD4 count for tooth extraction? Does the level of CD4 affect the he...

Several questions regarding HIV transmission? 1. Hello, doctor. I have a few questions. First, are there any documented cases in medical history where HIV was transmitted through playing basketball? Since basketball is a contact sport, there can be minor injuries during the game,...

Will there be a turnaround? Doctor, I had a high-risk exposure on October 7th. I took an RTPCR test on October 18th and November 9th, and I also had P24 antigen and antibody tests done at 10 days, 33 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, and 10 weeks, all of which were negative. I hav...