Infectious disease, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 13

Blood Test Report The report indicates that the neutrophil percentage is 35.8%, which is low, and the lymphocyte percentage is 54.6%, which is high. These findings could suggest an underlying issue. A low neutrophil count (neutropenia) may increase the risk of infections, as neut...

What is the likelihood of ankylosing spondylitis? Hello, Doctor Gao. At the beginning of April this year, I woke up one day with pain and stiffness in my shoulders and neck, making it almost impossible to turn my head normally. This lasted for more than a week, but then it gradua...

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...

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...

Measles vaccine Hello, doctor. Recently, the measles outbreak has caused public panic, and young adults in their 20s have been identified as a high-risk group. However, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has urged that vaccines be prioritized for frontline healthcare workers and ...

Lower abdominal pain? Hello doctor, I recently had sexual intercourse with my husband, and the next day I experienced severe abdominal pain. I couldn't exert myself at all, and walking would suddenly cause pain. I've also noticed an increase in the frequency of urinatio...

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...

The recovery from a cold is slower than usual? I usually have nasal allergies, often experiencing nasal congestion and runny nose. Besides that, I rarely catch colds and do not take any medications regularly. Initially, one morning I woke up with sudden pain near my tonsils, and ...

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,...

Unexplained redness and swelling of the foot? At the end of the text, there are images. Since there is a lot of text, I will summarize the key points first: From this past Monday (12/18) to yesterday (12/23), I have been taking antibiotics for five days. The wound does not feel s...

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...

Unexplained fever with persistent low-grade fever? Hello doctor, I had a herpes outbreak on my lips before December 2nd. On December 1st, I accidentally ingested water from a drainage ditch and kitchen waste. From December 2nd to December 14th, I started experiencing fever, with ...

Can it be confirmed or not? Doctor, I am from Tainan. On October 7th, I was at high risk. On October 14th, I experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea. On October 18th, I went to a testing facility for an RTPCR test (negative), and the P24 test was also (negative). On November 2nd,...

Parasitic infection issues? Due to the need for fish farming, I manually pulled aquatic plants from a field ditch. After pulling them out, I washed my hands, and once they were dry, I ate some mint candy. Later, I discovered some worms in the aquarium that seem to be schistosomes...

Swelling near the tonsils? About a month ago, I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat. I visited an otolaryngologist two or three times, but the feeling of a foreign body has not disappeared. Recently, I noticed a very large mass on my tonsil that is not painful, but t...

Pneumonia Hello, doctor... My mother is 60 years old! She initially sought treatment at a clinic for a urinary tract infection but only received injections and medication without improvement for about ten days. She then started experiencing high fevers around 39 to 40 degrees Cel...

Hit by a bat? Last month, on June 18, I was riding my scooter and got hit by a bat. When I got home, I immediately checked myself in the mirror because I remembered it hitting my face, but it seemed like there were no bites or scratches, and no wounds. However, for the past week ...

For bacteremia and spinal abscess, you should consult an infectious disease specialist and a neurosurgeon? Hello, my father is 60 years old. He was previously hospitalized due to poorly controlled diabetes and was found to have Salmonella in his bloodstream, for which he received...

Floating stools Hello, doctor! After having a bowel movement, I noticed white, thread-like floating objects in the toilet. In early May, I experienced frequent urination and a burning sensation in the urethra. I visited a doctor and took a week of doxycycline, which resolved the ...