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30-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Doc,
I went to massage spa recently and received a handjob and a body rub. Therapist licked my penis once and I stopped her after that. Do I need to go a for a HIV test? I'm worried sick.
Thanks, |
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The hand job and body rub did not put you at risk for STI and HIV. Similarly, it is unlikely that you are at risk from the brief contact on your penis. Hence, a test is not needed. |
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29-Aug-2008 |
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Is there any anonymous HIV test your clinic is providing?? If so then, which days and what is the timing. Thank you.
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If you wish to do an anonymous test, you can visit the anonymous HIV testing & counselling centre that uses rapid method and the result is about 20 minutes. It is run by Action for AIDS (AfA), and operates within the DSC Clinic's premises on every:
Tuesday & Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm
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Saturday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
You may wish to consider the Oraquick HIV test where a person is screened for HIV through his/her oral fluids. It is available at the following private clinics :
1) Anteh Dispensary - 368 Geylang Road
Tel no : 6744 1809
2) Cambridge Clinic - 333 Kreta Ayer Road #03-27
Tel no : 6327 1252
The test is anonymous as well. |
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28-Aug-2008 |
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Dear doc,
i did a test yesterday on 27 Aug 2008 and it was my 5th month exposure.
I was exposed to my penis rubbing her vagina for like 5minutes (she always with her underwear).
After the test the counsellor show me a solid '-' line on the test item and told me it was negative.
Do i need to retest again? am i really considered clear n negative from hiv?
Thanks doc for your answer
Ric |
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Basing from your description, you were not at risk. Moreover, your test result is conclusive and you do not need a re-test. |
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| Date: |
28-Aug-2008 |
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I was in Thailand last week and did something I really regretted. I allow a pros to perform oral sex on me without a condom. Then I have sex with her with a condom. The condom did not broke. This is the 1st time I have sex with another girl who is not my wife. What is my risk of having HIV. |
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If you did have protected oral, vaginal and anal sex, the risk is minimal for STI and HIV. However, on account of the unprotected oral sex, this poses a low risk for HIV but other STI such as Gonorrhoea, Herpes and Syphilis can be transmitted. The risk of HIV transmission through unprotected oral sex increases if there is contact with body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluids and blood, with the presence of sores and broken skin.
Do not put yourself at such risk. Condoms, when used correctly and consistently and where there is no breakage or leakage, provide effective protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV. |
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| Date: |
28-Aug-2008 |
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hi doc,
I would like to enquire, can a married couple, whose husband is HIV positive, but wife is HIV negative(tested every 3 mths), undergo Artificial Reproductive using a sperm donor to have a baby? Thank you. |
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So long as the wife is negative for HIV, there is no issue on a pregnancy from a sperm donor. |
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| Date: |
25-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Doctor,
I had protected sex with a sex worker on 24 August. I understand that condoms will offer effective protection, but they are not 100% safe. What is the probability that I will contract HIV even with protected sex?
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If you are seeking for an absolute figure of your risk, we are not in the position to state. We could assure you that if you did have protected oral, vaginal and anal sex, the risk is minimal for STI and HIV. Condoms, when used correctly and consistently and where there is no breakage or leakage, provide effective protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV. |
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24-Aug-2008 |
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I had sex today with a massage therapist. We used a condom during intercourse and when she performed oral sex. However, as I went down on her there was no protection, we also kissed. The condom didn't break nor was their leakage, I will do the HIV test after 30 days, but do you also recommend Post Exposure Prophyylaxis? If so is this available from any doctor? |
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Kissing does not put one at risk for STI including HIV.
If you did have protected oral, vaginal and anal sex, the risk is minimal for STI and HIV. Condoms, when used correctly and consistently and where there is no breakage or leakage, provide effective protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
However, the unprotected oral sex that you had done poses a low risk for HIV but other STI such as Herpes and Syphilis can be transmitted. Do not put yourself at such risk. Licking of the female genital can be protected by using a dental dam, household food wrap like Glad Wrap and a latex condom cut up and open flat. Dental dams are small, thin, square pieces of latex that are used by dentists but can also be used for oral sex. They get their names from their use in dental procedures. This is available from the dentist and pharmacy as well.
The Post Exposure Prophylaxis(PEP) - antiviral drugs, can be taken within 72
hours after possible exposure. You can refer to main page in the website for more information about the details. This is only available at certain institution like the DSC Clinic. |
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| Date: |
23-Aug-2008 |
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Hi Dr,
My Last exposure is on May 24th,
Just got tested for HIV on 21 August.
Is it conclusive? Need anymore testing?
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Your test is conclusive, provided no further risk exposure takes place. |
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22-Aug-2008 |
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Hi,
I had an unprotected oral sex with a sex worker last month. After three days, I had a burning sensation on my penis at the same time sores on my mouth and gums. I also experience some headache as well as swollen lymph node on my neck.
Is this related to HIV? |
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We would not be able to speculate on what could be the cause of the problem. We would advice you to consult a doctor as a physical examination is needed especially the burning sensation on your penis. Your problem is not related to HIV infection. HIV is diagnosed through a blood test, not through signs and symptoms. You can go for a HIV test 1 month after exposure and retest at the 3rd month for a conclusive result. |
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| Date: |
22-Aug-2008 |
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pleasant day doctor.. my question is.. i had a hanjob recently.. and a prostitute used soap as lubricant.. the soap was not ours it is left in the motel.. is there a possiblity that i can have hiv by that soap? because i think the whole part of my penis is exposed to the soap? please answer i am really afraid now!!! thnks and godbless... |
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There is no risk for STI and HIV from the soap. |
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| Date: |
22-Aug-2008 |
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i had an unprotected oral sex with a sex worker in geylang.then i went to had a blood test after 1 week and the result show negative on HIV.And after six month i had another test for HIV blood test,and the result is also negative.So Dr is these results reliable? |
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So long as you had done the HIV test after 3 months from the exposure, your result is reliable. |
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| Date: |
21-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Dr.
What is the window period to do hiv test? What are the most accrues test for this? ELISA, MEIA or Rapist test? Some article said it might take 3 to 6 months for the test. Can you clarify?
Thank you dr. Best regards, M |
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The consensus amongst experts is that a 3-month window period is sufficient, provided no further risk exposure takes place. |
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| Date: |
21-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Expert,
Some weeks ago, I was kindly helped by you and your answer really made me feel good again.Thanks for your kindness!
But I have one question to ask you and I am very worried!
I have one son, he is 3 years old and growing teeth.
Yesterday, I took him to the park, when I was busy with preparing food, my son was playing with one strange man, but suddenly, my son bit that strange man and made the healing wound in the arm of that man BLEED.
I think that my son could consume a little amount of blood, then immediately my son drank a spoon of milk. So, I am afraid that blood could go to the stomach of my son.
I am worried that that man was poz and my son could catch HIV from biting him. Did saliva in the mouth kill off HIV before it enter the
body of my son?And if there was a little amount of blood taken into his stomach, did acidity in the stomach kill off HIV? Could HIV enter the body via the mucous membrane in his throat or stomach?
Sorry for being so annoying. I am so worried about the safety of my son once I send him to the school.
Best wishes, |
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You can be assured that consumption of blood will not bring about HIV infection. If the mouth has open wound, sores, bleeding gum etc, one may be at risk for HIV infection if the blood has been contaminated with the virus.
It is unlikely that your son is at risk. If you are still worried, a test may be made to allay your fears and offer peace of mind. |
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| Date: |
21-Aug-2008 |
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Hi, to start with i would like to know if i would get HIV from the following action i had done. I had went to a massaging centre for a massage. The girl sat on top of me and started rubbing her private parts on my penis.This lasted for some times but i must said she was with her panties and i am wearing my underwear. After i came, i took a shower and headed back home. What happened next was, when i reached home i did a very stupid act. I took up my underwear and put it on my nose and i sniff hard onto the portion where the massage girl rubbed on. The next morning when i went to bush my teeth, i happened to blow my nose and i see a little lump of blood on the basin. Of course no bleeding .Please help....I am very worried and frightened. Do i get hIV from this stupid action, i might afraid that the vaginal fluids or air-borne virus or particles from the fluids get into my nose and through my mucus membrane since there is blood being blow out in the morning. I am hoping that you will give me an assuring answer to let me get through this hard times. Thank you an0d i promise i will never do it again. |
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Your encounter did not put you at risk for STI and HIV. |
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| Date: |
20-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Doc,
I'm really very worried.... i just had first-time unprotected sex with a vietnam pub girl... which is 15th aug..i'm now really afraid that i may get HIV or AIDS .. what should i do? how long more should i go for a blood test... |
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Unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex, will put one at risk for STI and HIV. Do not put yourself at such risk. Condoms, when used correctly and consistently and where there is no breakage or leakage, provide effective protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
You may wish to consider performing an STI screening to allay your fears. In STI screening, a person can go for a blood test 3 months after exposure for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B. A Herpes blood test will be reliable if done under the Type Specific Serology Test (HSV TSST) for Herpes but it may not be widely available. This screens for previous exposure to the virus, which can be done 8 weeks after the exposure.
For a male, other screening involves swabs to be taken from the penis. Additional swabs may also be taken from the rectum and throat. He will need to hold urine for 4 hours before the swabs can be taken. The tests can be done shortly after exposure and will screen for:
- Gonorrhoea
- NGU/Chlamydia |
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| Date: |
19-Aug-2008 |
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hi,i have just went for my test at dsc and wast tested positive for NGU,given medication for a week and at the same time went ahead with hiv testing. Just like to ask when will the result for hiv testing comes back? the nurse ask me if i wana have the results via sms,so does tat mean they will sms me the results?
tks |
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You will receive the result by SMS if you had made the arrangement on the day of visit. As you are having NGU, you will need to come back 2 weeks later after the initial visit for a review. You can check the test result too. |
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| Date: |
19-Aug-2008 |
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Hi Doc, what if i went to a massage health centre, and I got fresh cuts/wounds on my feet, and her hands touches or rub against my feet while massaging... If she is infected with HIV or other STD, would i be at any risk at all? i.e. i am not sure if she has fresh cuts on her hands...
I did not have sex with her, nor even hand job (though the massage was done with me naked).
Do i need to go for tests ?
Pls advise as I am very worried...until now...Thanks ! |
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You are not at risk from the massage. There will be a risk for certain STIs like HIV if both parties have fresh open wound that comes into contact at the same time. |
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| Date: |
18-Aug-2008 |
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I would liked to enquire, if i did a HIV test on the 1st mth and 3rd mth. Both results are negative and did not have sex ever since the blood test.
However, i was told that there is still risk of cotacting HIV and need to follow up every 6 months. My question here is
1. there a possibility of contacting HIV even after the HIV result show negative?
2. is there a need to do HIV screening for every 6mths.? |
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The consensus amongst experts is that a 3-month window period is sufficient, provided no further risk exposure takes place. Your test done is conclusive and you do not need to repeat. |
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| Date: |
17-Aug-2008 |
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Dear Doc,
i used to work in a diagnosis lab that have contact with blood/serum samples. I came upon contact with a serum tube without my gloves on around 1 year ago. Although my skin is intact and there are no open cuts, i'm still worried that i might get infected with the HIV virus. It happen a year ago and the thought had lingered in my mind.
However, i don't know if i should go for testing as i am not sure how the result will turn out. Would you recommend me to get tested for a peace of mind? Or am i at no risk of getting infected?? Am i also eligible to take the anonymous testing for HIV??
As I am in NS now, i don't know if the army have done any screening for HIV whilst I took the medical screeing in january.
Pls Advice
thanks,
worried |
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You did not risk being infected with HIV while working in a laboratory; hence, a test is not needed. Universal precautions should be a practise when in a medical and laboratory setting.
You may wish to check with SAF regarding the details of your medical screening. |
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| Date: |
16-Aug-2008 |
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This is the first time I did a handjob (without condom) for my bf a week ago, and after which I noticed that I had a cut on my finger, if my bf had HIV, will I get it? |
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Hand job or masturbation will not put one at risk for STI and HIV. |
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