Question 1

I've been worried about a recent encounter I had with a sex worker. We had a mouth-to-mouth kiss and there was probably some saliva exchanged. I also licked her breasts a couple of times, but there was no lactation. I haven't had any dental problems either, so I'm just wondering if there's any chance I could contract HIV from this situation. There wasn't any other sexual contact, like oral, vaginal, or anal sex involved. Could you shed some light on this for me?

Accepted Answer

The risk of HIV transmission through oral sex with a man is very low because the mouth is an unfriendly environment for HIV. Saliva contains enzymes that break down the virus and the mucous membranes in the mouth are more protective than anal or vaginal tissue

Question 2

I'm wondering if, after being exposed to HIV, the antibodies still show up in the body even four years later. Is there any possibility that they might vanish over time? And if they might disappear, would they still be detectable after a long period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HIV antibodies can remain present in the human body for many years after exposure. In some cases, the antibodies may decrease over time but they are usually detectable even after a long period. It is important to note that HIV testing is still recommended for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of the infection.

Question 3

I'm really worried about this breast lump that started during my pregnancy. It turned into sinuses, and the shape changed too. They did an ultrasound and found acute chronic mastitis, but even after antibiotics, nothing helped. Now they've told me it's breast TB, and I'm on medicine for that. Could this really be tuberculosis, or is there a chance it could be something else? I'm really looking for some clarity here, doc.

Accepted Answer

if you have any other symptoms like fever , evening rise of temperature and mainly the blood test would have confirmed if it was a tuberculosis

yes tuberculosis can cause lump. skin test is a initial diagnostic test

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