I'm a bit concerned because my dog, who's fully vaccinated, accidentally bit my hand. Do I still need to get a rabies shot, or am I in the clear since he's vaccinated?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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HIV ELISA Test Result Interpretation

Your Test Result

Value: 0.27

Interpretation: Negative (values below 0.90 are considered negative)

Test Timing

6 months after exposure: You've tested 6 months after the unprotected sex, which is well within the window period for HIV testing.

Result Implications

Low risk of HIV infection: Your negative test result indicates a low risk of HIV infection from the unprotected sex.

No need for further testing (unless symptoms arise): Unless you experience symptoms or have concerns, further testing is not necessary.

Next Steps

Practice safe sex: Continue to practice safe sex to minimize the risk of future HIV exposure.

Regular health check-ups: Maintain regular health check-ups to monitor your overall health.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm in Mumbai and my family and I have tested positive for COVID. We're really worried and need to find where we can get remdesivir injections in the Navi Mumbai area. Can you guide us on this?

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I recently had an encounter with a sex worker, and while I was with her, I accidentally got a couple of drops of her breast milk in my mouth. Now I'm worriedif she happens to be HIV positive, is there a risk of infection from this? Should I get tested for HIV just to be sure? Would love some advice on what to do next.

If the person is HIV positive, the risk of transmission through breast milk is generally low, especially if there are no visible sores or open wounds in the mouth. However, it's always a good idea to consult a healthcare provider and consider getting tested for HIV to ensure peace of mind and early detection.

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I've had lymph node tuberculosis for a couple of months now and I'm on the medication, but I'm worried because the swelling in my neck keeps getting bigger, and it's pink too. It's also weird because the swelling moves from one spot to another on my neck. What could this mean? How long will it take to get better?

That might be turning to cold abscess,needs evaluation,visit Physician for the same

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