Question 1

I'm a bit worried because my cat just scratched me on the leg and it broke the skin. This isn't the first time it's happened with the same cat, and now I'm reading about this Cat Scratch Disease. It doesn't hurt right now, but I'm really concerned it might turn into something serious. Should I be worried about this, and is there anything specific I should watch out for?

Accepted Answer

Cat Scratch Disease is usually a mild illness that resolves on its own. However, it's important to keep an eye on any symptoms that may develop, such as swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, fatigue, or a rash. To reduce the risk of infection, you can clean the scratch with soap and water, apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a bandage. If you develop any concerning symptoms, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen and consult with a doctor.

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about something. I had sex with a condom with a commercial sex worker, and there was some kind of cut or abrasion on my penis shaft inside the condom. The condom didn't break or slip during sex, but I'm anxious about the risk of HIV transmission when taking the condom off. Could you help me understand what the chances are?

Accepted Answer

There is minimal risk,but try to avoid having sex until your wound is healed,and get yourself tested for HIV every 6 months once.

Question 3

I'm currently on ATT treatment DOT and have had my lymph node aspirated twice. The culture and DSTMTB indicated sensitivity to all first and second-line drugs. However, the lymph node swells up again after the pus is taken out. Is this normal? I've attached a screenshot for reference. I'm taking my medication under DOT, and I have a history of TBM. For the past year and three months, I've been under treatment, and just last month, I noticed the TB lymph node. Could you provide some advice or insight into this?

Accepted Answer

no it is not normal. swelling of lymph node means there might be infection and recollection of pus

I'm really worried because I was with a call girl and the condom broke while we were together. I'm scared about the risk of HIV. How soon should I get tested after having unprotected sex?

Yes, having sex with a torn condom increases the risk of HIV transmission; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend getting tested for HIV at 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after potential exposure;

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