Question 1

I've been having sexual interactions with another male, but our activity hasn't involved actual penetration, just some touching. I'm really concerned and want to know if this kind of contact could still put us at risk for HIV transmission.

Accepted Answer

there is a chance of transmission its better to do elisa

Question 2

I'm based in Pune and have been dealing with Tubercular Lymphadenopathy for the last 9 months, but I can still feel swollen nodes on the left side of my neck. I'm worried because even after all this treatment, the size hasn't gone down. Could you recommend a well-experienced specialist in Pune who can help me with this?

Accepted Answer

Ideally the swelling also should come down,as it is still persisting, visit Physician for follow up and appropriate treatment.

Question 3

I'm really concerned about something. So, my mom developed this boil on her neck about six months back, and apart from that, she didnt have any other symptoms. We decided to consult a doctor, who suggested a Mantoux test. But heres the thingthe lab technician seemed really new and injected the liquid deep inside her hand, not just under the top layer of skin. After three days, it turned red. The doctor then recommended TB treatment based on the result, even though she wasn't showing any other TB symptoms. With the lockdown kicking in, we couldn't start the treatment for three months. When things opened up, we went back to the doctor, and they suggested another Mantoux test since quite some time had passed. This time, at a different lab, the technician did it right on the outer layer, and it came back negative. Thankfully, the doctor said we didnt need to start any treatment. This whole experience has been pretty confusing, and I'm not sure what to think now. Can a Mantoux test be inaccurate sometimes, or could this have been a mistake due to the technique used?

Accepted Answer

do alternative test like CBNAAT

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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