Post Exposure Prophylaxis For Hiv- 200 Questions Answered

Sir, I had sex with commercial sex worker today 12 o clock, during the sex condom has broken. Later she wear another condom on penis, we just completed. After I got feared and asked some specialist doctor about post exposure profilaxes (PEP). his medical shop boy gave me some medicines tinofevir Disoproxil and Raltegravir zepdon tablets for 28 days

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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Have you done any blood tests? ... Read More

Can ( EFAVIRENZ-600MG + EMTRICITABINE-200MG + TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL-300MG) be used as a post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV?

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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Sir/Madam, I had sex with CSW a month ago. On the same day i consult a doctor about post exposure prophylaxis treatment(less than 12 hours of exposure). He gave me tenofovir+emcitirbine and Raltegravir for one month. After completion of 28 days of course. On 29th day i have tested for CMIA test. It came negative. Am i free of hiv. Please tell me th

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history.. I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. Some questions I might ask that ... Read More

Hello sir I am 23 old Ph.D. scholar going to (goa) tour no -comorbidity. virgin I want to know the dosage and possible side effects of pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV prevention pill. Yet I know condom is not 100% efficient so I need a more efficient full-proof plan with a condom to prevent them. 3 months left to tour how many months should I sta

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

I'm pretty sure my partner for the night was safe and even protection was used but jut to eliminate the anxiety I feel like I should take HIV prophylaxis. What are the names?

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Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

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I think I have had a possible exposure to HIV during having sex with a prostitute, although I was wearing a condom, it remained inside her vagina after i released my semen. I got tested at a lab and the result came negative but I am still thinking of having Post Exposure Prophylaxis.

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Dr. Saddam Malik Alternative Medicine | Delhi

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Hello, sex with prostitute or frequently change your sex partner increases chance of getting HIV. but if you are taking full precautions it can save you by HIV, STD, Syphilis, HIV transmission is only ... Read More

Suspected HIV exposure last night can PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) be effective...i have read PEP within 24-36 hours of exposure reduced risks by 80-90% , I am from mumbai suburbs, whom should i contact for a prescription.

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Dr. Adittya K Sharma Urologist | Lucknow

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Please start a direct consult for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have unprotected sex for which I am receiving post exposure prophylaxis but after 7 days of starting post exposure prophylaxis I get again a sexual activity for which hiv status is unknown, so should i extend post exposure prophylaxis for some days or take it as usual for 28 days

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Does the PEP(post-exposure prophylaxis) can we buy it on the pharmacy if yes what name does it has .?

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Sexologist | Srinagar

Hello, You can buy.... Take proper consultation and prescription for that. ... Read More

I wanted to know what if it is alright for anyone to start being on PrEP. Or are there certain conditions under which one should be on it. If it is fine for anyone then are the medicines available in India and do we need prescription to avail this. I recently came across this as an effective preventive measure against HIV. Please advise. Thanks

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Dr. Swarup Kumar Ghosh Homoeopath | Kolkata

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HIV not caure. ... Read More

I had a cat scratch in June 2025 and completed the full post-exposure rabies vaccination course on 7th July 2025(day 0,3,7,28) from a government hospital. Later, I got a stray dog scratch in my calf muscle on 1st August 2025 over my cotton pants, the pant was not torn though . I was told that I am immune for 3 months only after completing the cour

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Dr. Mohd Abrar Sexologist | Srinagar

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Hi,can we get HIV test result in NAT test within 15 days of exposure? Pls suggest test to confirm infection in early.which test can we take In minimum window period? Kindly suggest

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Dr.A AMIN Homeopath ph 9477246755 Consult Fee 2000 General Physician | Kolkata

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I got a dog bite 2 months after completing my rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) 4-dose regimen administered to me on day 0, day 3, day 6 (instead of day 7, due to exam/travel so I took on day 6 itself one day early) and last dose on day 28. Clearly I do not need 2 booster doses (day 0, 3) rabies vaccine for this re-exposure because it occurs 2

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Dr. Susmit Internal Medicine | Mangalore

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Can i get hiv or hepatitis(BsC) if i pricked skin(no blood just touched it) through sealed vacutrainer needle(new)?

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Condom was broken with CSW. Exposure was 3rd feb. Had symtom fever on 3rd day. And other symtom like dry mouth, sore throat, body pain after 20 days. After 2 month white patch on lip corner pain. And recurring penis reb bump. Did hiv 1/2 rna pcr on 25 days, negative. 4th generation on 45, 90, 120, 200 days negative. Hiv 1/2 rna pcr on 205 days neg

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Dr.A AMIN Homeopath ph 9477246755 Consult Fee 2000 General Physician | Kolkata

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

My issue that I try to do insert Penis in Vagina with out condom i think it's not gone inside and penis touch vagina and vagina fluids I think so i dont know and immediately I wear condom in penis and have done exposure and after that I check no broken no slip condom & there is minor penis head skin break From fear I started pep medicine virop

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Dr. Vishal S Patil Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Gulbarga

No headache is not a HIV symptom ... Read More

If a mosquito bites a person living with HIV and within 5 seconds another person accidentally eats that mosquito — and that person has bleeding sores or an open wound in the mouth — is there any risk of HIV transmission? Details: Mosquito had just bitten an HIV-positive person. Or maybe dip whole mosquito in hiv blood Immediately (with

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Dr. Ayman General Physician | Godhra

I want you to be positive, but HIV can spread through contact with infected blood. It's a good idea to get tested for HIV. It's better to be safe than to wait for a cure. ... Read More

A person with possible HIV had blood on their feet (from the road). Their feet touched a cardboard. After 25 minutes, I touched the same cardboard and got a tiny cut on my hand from its sharp edge (the cut was so small it was not even visible

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Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ... Read More

Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. Amit Harshana Venereologist | New Delhi

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Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

No worries You won’t get infection ... Read More

Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. Badani Nijesh General Physician | Jamnagar

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Hi , since I have read your case Don't worry , about what has happened Because hiv or htlv virus infection can't be transmitted via contact or airborne route ... Read More

Am concerned about a possible infection risk. Here is the exact sequence of events: A person with bleeding gums while chewing tobacco handed me a 10 rupees note with some blood on it. I placed the note on a cash counter. I then washed my hands with Savlon handwash. About 5–6 minutes later, I touched the cash counter and then my house mug (pos

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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While at my shop there was some person who came he was some amount of dried or semi dried blood present in the coin he gave to me then there was a towel near me so I touched that towel with my those hands from which hand in touch the coin then i washed my hands with water after washing my hand my clothes touches that towel firmly and after 2 minute

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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

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Also I tested negative 150 day post exposure 120 day post pep too This is 4th gen ag/ab ,hiv 1 rna qualitative,hiv 2 rna rt pcr(Not detected) Also is this conclusive too???also can I move on from this too???

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Also I tested negative 4th gen hiv duo combo at 92 day post exposure also 61 day post pep too...also is this conclusive too???also I tested for all the other std negatives too...

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Dr. Satyan Nanal Sexologist | Pune

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Hi, one of my friend is hesitant to visit a doctor so I'm using this platform for his query. He recently had intercourse with a sex worker and his condom did broke in the middle for which he immediately changed it (didn't ejaculate). But since after a day he started having muscle pain so he has a doubt that he is exposed to HIV/AIDS/STDs. I wanted

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Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

He must start pep treatment.. To be safe.. ... Read More

Is there any cure of HIV in homeopathy? Some doctors on Practo app are claiming this. I am not sure about my HIV status since I have not crossed the window period of HIV (90 days)

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Dr.A AMIN Homeopath ph 9477246755 Consult Fee 2000 General Physician | Kolkata

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Can ( EFAVIRENZ-600MG + EMTRICITABINE-200MG + TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL-300MG) be used as a post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV?

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I'm pretty sure my partner for the night was safe and even protection was used but jut to eliminate the anxiety I feel like I should take HIV prophylaxis. What are the names?

I think I have had a possible exposure to HIV during having sex with a prostitute, although I was wearing a condom, it remained inside her vagina after i released my semen. I got tested at a lab and the result came negative but I am still thinking of having Post Exposure Prophylaxis.

Suspected HIV exposure last night can PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) be effective...i have read PEP within 24-36 hours of exposure reduced risks by 80-90% , I am from mumbai suburbs, whom should i contact for a prescription.

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Can i get hiv or hepatitis(BsC) if i pricked skin(no blood just touched it) through sealed vacutrainer needle(new)?

A person with possible HIV had blood on their feet (from the road). Their feet touched a cardboard. After 25 minutes, I touched the same cardboard and got a tiny cut on my hand from its sharp edge (the cut was so small it was not even visible

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Is there any cure of HIV in homeopathy? Some doctors on Practo app are claiming this. I am not sure about my HIV status since I have not crossed the window period of HIV (90 days)

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