I'm a bit worried about my recent PCR test result. The CT value came back as 20, and I'm not sure if that means the infection is mild. Could you help me understand what this value indicates and what precautions I should be taking?

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I noticed an oval-shaped cystic lesion in my left temporal region with a long coiled echogenic structure moving inside it, and my doctor suspects larva migrans. I've been taking Bandy plus tablets and the swelling has reduced a lot, but I'm wondering if I should see a worm specialist to avoid surgery. Which type of doctor should I consult for this?

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I'm really worried and need some guidance. After being exposed, when do HIV symptoms typically start to appear? Or is it possible that there might not be any noticeable symptoms at all? Can you explain this to me?

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I'm really worried about my HIV exposure. I took an HIV test at both 3 months and 7 months post-exposure, and both results were negative. Are these results definitive, or is there a possibility I should get tested again? I would really appreciate your guidance.

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