Hi,

Thank you for posting the query,

Since we don't know the status of either HIV or STD in the female prostitute and the fact that a small cut is visible in the penis, I would suggest that you get the test done at regular intervals esp for HIV and various other infections.

In case of HIV, most of the patients develop symptoms mimicking influenza within 2-4 weeks post exposure.

Your symptoms seems like viral (influenza) infection. However there is history of exposure, I suggest you to get the tests done.

A course of oral antibiotic like azithromycin can benefit you. Discuss with your doctor who can prescribe you this antibiotic.

For the tests you can consult any dermatologist or venereologist at your place.

Hope I have answered your query. Should you have additional concerns regarding this issue I would be happy to address them.

Regards,
Dr.Bharat Chawda

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Hi,

Thank again you for writing back,

You are absolutely right, if one has oral sex with a infected person, the chances of contracting HIV infection is low as compared to that of intercourse.

As I mentioned in my previous reply, you could probably having influenza infection, however getting the relevant test done (for both HIV & STDs) would allay all the fear and anxiety that could arise due to the brief exposure you had.

I thank you again for submitting your question. I hope you found my response to be helpful and informative & getting the tests would reduce your anxiety .If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.

Regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda

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Hello.

Thank you for writing back.

I have gone through the picture carefully. It seems to be a fungal infection since there is mild scaling visible with no ulcer formation.

Try using a anti-fungal cream to begin with for at least 2 weeks and do let me know the response.

As advised earlier do get the relevant test done (for both HIV &STD) from a good lab.

I can understand your anxiety, but please be calm and relaxed. Your anxiety would not lead you to anywhere but more problems. Wait for the reports and hope for the best.

‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries if any’.

“ Wish you Good Health.”

Regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda

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Hi!,

Thank you for writing back,

Azithromycin is a good medicine for most of the STDs (sexually transmitted disease) and at times it is given as a syndromic management also.

In HIV patients immunity of the person goes down and hence he can catch any kind of infection even fungal infection.But fungal infection can otherwise be seen in a normal individual .

So need not worry about it.I would advise you to take a course of anti fungal medicine also along with azithromycin. This would take care of your both infections.

Rest would be same as your doctor has advised.And yes the possibility of HIV is low in your case.

I hope that the tests come negative .In case you have any further questions kindly write back to me.

Regards,

Dr.Bharat chawda

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Hi!,

Thank you for writing back,

As far as the window period in HIV is concerned it is about 2 to 12 weeks usually,but in some cases it can be 6 months too.It is actually a period your body take to produce antibodies after you have been infected.It may take approx 3 months after the exposure for the test to be 97% accurate .And in 6 months it be more or absolutely certain.So,please get retested in 3 & 6 months time to be completely sure.

It also depends upon which test you got it done now for HIV. If it is ELISA or WESTERN BLOT ,then you need to get a repeat test done to be doubly sure.

Antigen test may show results at an early stage.

Rest of the STD's (sexually transmitted infection) is fine if you have a negative test report.

Hope this answers your query,in case you need more information kindly write back to us.

regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda

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