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

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Good evening Yes you can Try to consult to discuss in detail ...  Read More

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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HIV not caure. ...  Read More

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

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

My friend developed chickenpox symptoms on Friday night (21 Mar) and now has multiple blisters on the face and body, including inside the mouth and throat. I had very close contact for about 5 days (Wed–Sun, 19–23 Mar), This includes the 1–2 days before symptoms, when the virus is also contagious, so the exposure period has been c

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Take asap.best within 3 to 5 days after exposure.take in supervision of doctor if you are pregnant because its live vaccine.otherwise no problem if you are not immunocompromised or pregnant. So go for ...  Read More

My CBC report after 3 months of exposure With negative p24 antigen and antibodies test at 55 days ,can anyone help me

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Just tell me on thing if hiv person infected soap used by normal person can hiv spread through this ..

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I have sexual exposure and i m getting symptoms like fatigue skin tanned that is not recovering even after years and these same symptoms are coming in my family i think it spread through bathroom as we share same soap to bath please reply

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Please share pictures and frlew tests need to be done for evaluation.. Accordingly treatment required ...  Read More

I had protected Sex with Sex worker but in middle my Condom slips,then after 2 weeks I had a symptoms like constipation, neckpain, White tongue,and headache in 3to5 days all symptoms gone but still my digestion not working properly like before Exposure,i did p24 antigen and antibodies test at 31 days,42 days,56 days negative,are theses conclusive ?

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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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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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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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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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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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-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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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