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Hello Doctor, We would like to consult you regarding this critical case. The patient (65-year-old male) is currently admitted at Max Hospital, Dehradun, and is on tracheostomy support following severe pneumonia with sepsis. Despite ongoing treatment, there has been no significant improvement. The reports also indicate a multidrug-resistant infection (Acinetobacter), and the patient is still dependent on suction and NG feeding due to swallowing difficulty. - Current line of management - Possible changes in treatment - Prognosis and expected recovery We would really appreciate your expert opinion and assurance on how to proceed further. Thank you.

Infection issue

Hi Doctors, I went for an anoscopy and the doctor used the reusable anoscope which was inside a tray filled with water then he washed it in a tap water and then inserted it in anus. There were some fissures on my anus. Is this the way through which I can carry some hiv infection? Thanks

Hiv Risk for Me???

Its Hiv Risk for Me?? I exposure with my friend Me a boy vagina sex done I wear a condom first it's not break till 10 minutes Then it break for 2 to 5 min in vagina Then I reliaze me wear Then its continue After our exposure at 53rd day My friend test hiv 1 & 2 Rapid Card serum Blood taken from her arm It's Non Reactive It's Hiv Risk For Me?? I also sex 4 month back with sex worker that time i use condom its didn't break that time After sex of 4 month me started a gale m kharash when me outside home and mouth ulcer when I taken becosule capsule mouth ulcer solve again it come i take becosule capsule its solved

My Friend Hiv TEST Non Reactive

I exposure with my friend Me a boy vagina sex done I wear a condom first it's not break till 10 minutes Then it break for 2 to 5 min in vagina Then I reliaze me wear Then its continue After our exposure at 53rd day My friend test hiv 1 & 2 Rapid Card serum Blood taken from her arm It's Non Reactive It's Hiv Risk For Me?? I also sex 4 month back with sex worker that time i use condom its didn't break that time

Rabies vaccine issue

In Sep 2025 i completed 4 Doses of Rabies vaccine and after one month oct 2025 i re-exposed and took 2 more doses ..and now 27 April 2026 ...I re exposed again ..so need more vaccines?...or sufficient

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