HIV, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 39

A low lymphocyte count and a neutrophil count near the upper limit of normal could potentially indicate various conditions, including HIV. However, these findings alone are not definitive for an HIV diagnosis. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for further evalu...

HIV/AIDS risk Hello, doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing some pain in my testicles. Yesterday, I visited the urology department at the hospital, but the doctor examined me without wearing gloves and accidentally touched my glans. I would like to know if there is a risk of ...

Injury caused by a chest drainage tube? Today, I accidentally got stabbed by a broken glass tube while cleaning the chest drainage bottle. Should I see an infectious disease specialist for blood tests? The drainage bottle has already been rinsed with clean water and has been left...

Symptoms related to HIV/AIDS? Hello, doctor. Since around September of last year, I have had sexual encounters with over ten sex workers. Among these encounters, there were a few instances of unprotected oral sex, but all vaginal intercourse was protected, and there was no anal i...

If the fourth-generation ELISA test results are negative at three, four, five, and six weeks after potential exposure, is further testing necessary? Hello, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. Although I haven't experienced any physical discomfort afterward, I feel psych...

Could you please provide more context or specify what type of infection you are referring to? 1. The risk of contracting HIV from the activities described is generally low, especially since you used a condom during intercourse. However, the risk is not zero, and factors such as t...

I have experienced itching and swelling in my palms five times within the past six months, and I am very concerned? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the swelling of my palms or fingers that has occurred five times in the past six months. Is there something wrong with my b...

Scratched by a stray cat at Dayeh University? Since I have diabetes, I was scratched by a stray cat while feeding it. The wound is small, but what should I pay attention to? Should I get a tetanus shot? I'm a bit worried about the risk of infection or cat scratch fever.

Regarding some questions? Doctor, I would like to ask if diarrhea, chest pain, or increased heart rate can occur during the window period of HIV. Sometimes I feel a dull discomfort in my penis, and I visited a urologist who said there were no visible abnormalities. I still experi...

If you have a history of allergy to NSAIDs, can you receive the publicly funded influenza vaccine? Last May, I experienced a drug allergy after taking two doses of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called Bone Agile, which resulted in a severe systemic urticaria that...

Can HIV be transmitted while on medication? I have a same-sex partner and later found out that he has HIV. We had sexual intercourse, but we used condoms throughout. However, there was kissing and genital contact. What is the likelihood of me getting infected? Additionally, if an...

Injection allergy Hello Doctor: Two days ago, I strained my neck and it became swollen and painful, so yesterday I went to a clinic to receive anti-inflammatory injections (one clear and one yellow, administered in the back of my right hand). Shortly after the first injection, I ...

Oral candidiasis Hello, doctor! In the past week or two, I noticed an oval-shaped white membrane on my lips. After scraping it off, I saw a slightly red sore that didn't hurt. Later, I wasn't sure if I bit it or if something else happened, but it turned into a regular u...

Issues related to HIV and Hepatitis B virus infection? Hello, doctor. I accidentally got splashed by toilet water on my anus while using the restroom, and there is a wound on my anus (there is blood when I wipe with toilet paper). If the previous user had HIV or Hepatitis B and l...

This symptom is somewhat severe..? Hello Dr. Liao, on October 10th, I went to a hotel with my girlfriend for the first time. The bathroom was dry, and we took about 40 minutes before using the toilet. That day, I did not have an erection or penetration, but I did use my tongue to...

Screening issues I am worried about being accidentally pricked by a needle from a passerby, but I didn't feel anything and I'm still scared. Although various associations say that even if it happens, it's unlikely to lead to an infection, I still went for testing a...

Oral sex during gastroenteritis? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about experiencing abdominal discomfort and diarrhea two weeks before oral sex, and then seeing a doctor the day after oral sex, where I was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. It has been confirmed that neither party...

Is the risk of HIV high? Hello, I would like to ask about an incident that happened yesterday while I was riding my motorcycle at approximately 40 km/h. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my back. I immediately touched the area but didn’t feel anything. Later, a person rode past me...

HIV Issues If neither partner has been tested for HIV, how can one know if they have contracted it? Does the body gradually become weaker? If both partners are unaware of their HIV status but believe they are not infected, can they still contract the virus through anal intercours...

HIV Issues During anal intercourse, if there was a bowel movement and excessive wiping caused bleeding, and for the first 1-2 minutes there was no condom used, but the rest of the time a condom was used without ejaculation inside, and both partners are HIV-negative, is there a ri...