Question 1

I work in a medical lab and was doing some rapid blood tests when a drop of HIV positive serum accidentally got into my eye. I didn't think to wash it out until about an hour later when my eye started getting irritated. How likely is it that I could contract HIV this way, through my eye?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 2

I just got my dad's blood test report and it says IGG is negative, IGM is positive, and the NS1 antigen is negative. I'm kind of worried and wondering, does this mean he might have Dengue virus? Could you help me understand these results?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 3

I'm a bit worried because a monkey just grazed my right hand with its teeth, and there's a small mark, but luckily no blood. I've already gotten a TT shot, but should I also get a rabies vaccine? Can you advise me on what to do next?

Accepted Answer

As a smoker, you're at risk for respiratory issues. The white mucus could be a sign of:

- Chronic Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchial tubes
- Smoker's Cough: irritation of the lungs and airways

The black mucus could indicate:

- Carbon deposits from smoking
- Fungal or bacterial infection (less likely)

_Action Plan_

1. _Quit smoking_: Aim to stop smoking entirely to reduce further damage.
2. _Consult a doctor_: Discuss your symptoms with a healthcare professional to rule out underlying conditions.
3. _Get a check-up_: Schedule a physical examination, including a chest X-ray and lung function tests, if recommended by your doctor.

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More Infectious Disease Health Queries

I work in a medical lab and was doing some rapid blood tests when a drop of HIV positive serum accidentally got into my eye. I didn't think to wash it out until about an hour later when my eye started getting irritated. How likely is it that I could contract HIV this way, through my eye?

I just got my dad's blood test report and it says IGG is negative, IGM is positive, and the NS1 antigen is negative. I'm kind of worried and wondering, does this mean he might have Dengue virus? Could you help me understand these results?

I'm a bit worried because a monkey just grazed my right hand with its teeth, and there's a small mark, but luckily no blood. I've already gotten a TT shot, but should I also get a rabies vaccine? Can you advise me on what to do next?

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