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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Unprotected Oral Sex?
Question: Hello.
About four years ago i gave unprotected oral sex to a guy that i dont really know. I know it was dumb of me but it was only for about 2 minutes. Lately i have been getting sick a lot lately. Could i have HIV???
About four years ago i gave unprotected oral sex to a guy that i dont really know. I know it was dumb of me but it was only for about 2 minutes. Lately i have been getting sick a lot lately. Could i have HIV???
Brief Answer:
Suggest western blot test
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The possibility of getting the infection is definitely possible in your case. We should definitely rule out the possibility of HIV.
I would like to know the exact symptoms that you are having that lead you to suspect it.
Also, I would like to tell you that exposure of any mucosa to the virus can possibly cause hiv. However if there are no minor injuries in the body, the spread of the infection is not that quick
I would suggest testing for HIV with that history irrespective of the remaining symptoms. You can try getting the Western Blot test for HIV. If there is any indication there, we can do further tests.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Suggest western blot test
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The possibility of getting the infection is definitely possible in your case. We should definitely rule out the possibility of HIV.
I would like to know the exact symptoms that you are having that lead you to suspect it.
Also, I would like to tell you that exposure of any mucosa to the virus can possibly cause hiv. However if there are no minor injuries in the body, the spread of the infection is not that quick
I would suggest testing for HIV with that history irrespective of the remaining symptoms. You can try getting the Western Blot test for HIV. If there is any indication there, we can do further tests.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Dr. Prasad
So there is a possibility i have HIV?? I am a virgin and that is the only sexual thing i have done.
I stopped taking birth control about two months ago and ever since that i feel like something is wrong with me almost everyday. Right now my stomach hurts, i have diarrhea, my stomach is grumblimg and i feel nausous.
I stopped taking birth control about two months ago and ever since that i feel like something is wrong with me almost everyday. Right now my stomach hurts, i have diarrhea, my stomach is grumblimg and i feel nausous.
Brief Answer:
testing will be a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am not suggesting that you have hiv. But the possibility is strong considering the history you have given. It would be good to test for it and make sure that it's negative. That may give you a mental peace as well. And being a virgin has nothing to do with HIV. its about exposure of the mucosa and skin lesions to the virus
As for the symptoms, I think they can also be caused by the withdrawal of the contraceptive pills. The latter alter the hormonal balance of the body. When you stop them, the hormonal balance changes again. This can cause symptoms as well.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
testing will be a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am not suggesting that you have hiv. But the possibility is strong considering the history you have given. It would be good to test for it and make sure that it's negative. That may give you a mental peace as well. And being a virgin has nothing to do with HIV. its about exposure of the mucosa and skin lesions to the virus
As for the symptoms, I think they can also be caused by the withdrawal of the contraceptive pills. The latter alter the hormonal balance of the body. When you stop them, the hormonal balance changes again. This can cause symptoms as well.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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