I'm really worried about my situation. I had sex with a girl two years ago, and since then, I've been really cautious about my health. I did an HIV ELISA test two weeks after, a 12-test after 3 months, then again at 5 months and 8 months, and they all came back negative. I also did the HIV1 Ag and HIV 1 & 2 IgG Ab ECLIA, and those were negative too. Just recently, two years later, I took the HIV 1 & 2 Tridot test, and it was negative as well. Should I be concerned, or do you think I need to do any more testing?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Tetanus Injection After COVID-19 Vaccination

General Guidelines

Tetanus injection timing: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend administering a tetanus shot within 24 hours of a dirty wound.

Delaying tetanus shot: If you cannot receive the tetanus shot within 24 hours, it's still effective up to 48-72 hours after the injury.

Considerations After COVID-19 Vaccination

No contraindications: There are no known contraindications to receiving a tetanus shot after COVID-19 vaccination.

Monitor for reactions: However, monitor for any adverse reactions, such as increased pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.

Recommendation

Get the tetanus shot: Considering your injuries, it's recommended to get the tetanus shot as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours.

Consult your doctor: If you have concerns or questions, consult your doctor or the healthcare professional who administered the COVID-19 vaccine.

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I had sex multiple times with a sex worker and even tried oral. I'm kinda worried now, is there any chance I might have caught an STD or even HIV from this?

Yes, there's a risk of contracting STDs, including HIV, especially if protection wasn't used consistently. Oral sex carries a lower risk but isn't completely safe. It's important to get tested promptly to ensure your health and peace of mind.

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No, u don't need to do anything now. Rabies if it were to acquired from dog it will get into a person within a day to a week or two. Nothing to worry for now.

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I've been really anxious about my HIV status, so I went for tests at different times. I had an ELISA test on the 14th day, a CMIA test on the 32nd day, and another CMIA test on the 41st day after what I think was my last exposure. All of them came back negative. Can I trust these results and consider them conclusive? Also, how reliable is the CMIA combo test in general?

cmia chemiluminescence microparticle immuno assay similar to elisa.....just get once checked on 48th day and it will be confirmed dat u are negative for Hiv yes cmia is reliable test. ..

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