Question 1

I work in a medical lab and often deal with blood samples from patients. Sometimes blood accidentally splashes on my face and even into my eyes. I know that the eyes have mucous membranesso does that mean HIV can be transmitted this way? Could you explain if the eye can be a transmission route for HIV?

Accepted Answer

1. _Protein-rich foods*: Lentils, beans, and groundnuts are excellent sources of protein and iron.
2. _Fruits and vegetables*: Apple and spinach juice provide essential vitamins and minerals.
3. _Dairy*: Milk is a good source of calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

_Areas for Improvement_

1. _Increase iron-rich foods*: Add more iron-rich foods like leafy greens (spinach, kale), beets, and fortified cereals.
2. _Vitamin C-rich foods*: Include more vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits, bell peppers, and tomatoes to enhance iron absorption.
3. _Folic acid-rich foods*: Add folic acid-rich foods like dark leafy greens, legumes, and fortified cereals.

_Expected Time to Reach Normal Hemoglobin Levels_

1. _Gradual improvement*: With a balanced diet and supplements (if recommended), hemoglobin levels can improve gradually over 2-3 months.
2. _Regular monitoring*: Regular blood tests will help track progress and adjust the diet or treatment plan as needed.

_Injections to Improve Hemoglobin Levels_

1. _Not recommended*: Injections are usually reserved for severe iron deficiency anemia or when oral supplements are not effective.
2. _Consult a doctor*: Discuss your wife's specific situation with her doctor to determine the best course of treatment.

Question 2

I'm feeling really anxious because a while back, I had a risky encounter with someone whose HIV status I don't know. It's been 180 days since then, and I did an HIV test on day 179. The test I took was the HIV 1 and 2 p24 CMIA, and the result came back negative with an index value of 0.09. I'm trying to understand more about the window period for HIV testing and whether the CMIA test is as reliable as the ELISA test. Also, does taking the test two days earlier, like on day 179, affect the accuracy at all? I had multiple tests throughout this periodone at three months with an index of 0.07 and another at day 42, which was also negative with the same index value. Can you help me make sense of all this?

Accepted Answer

Advised elisa hiv test at 6 months and at 1 year.

Question 3

I'm dealing with Malaria Plasmodium Falciparum again, the second time in just two months, and now it's turning into a bit of a malaria problem. On top of that, I've got Salmonella Typhoid with OD 1320, Salm. Typh. OA 1160, Salm. Ptyph. OB 1160, and Salm. Typh. HD 1160. My lymphocyte count is really low, at just 3.0, with the reference being 2040. Is taking Ciproflaxin 500mg twice a day for 7 days going to be enough for this? I live in Nigeria, so this is quite a concern for me. Would really appreciate any advice.

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

I've just had the Mantoux test done on 1542017. Now I've got this 20mm swelling and redness where they injected it. What could this mean? Should I be concerned?

done sputum examination and CBNAAT

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