Question 1

I need some advice. Yesterday, I ate a raw mango that a friend had already chewed. The thing is, my friend has been living with HIV for the past two years and isnt on any HIV medication. I'm really worried because I remember reading something from the CDC about the risk of getting HIV from pre-chewed food. Plus, I've heard that people with HIV can have bleeding gums. Do you think I should get tested for HIV?

Accepted Answer

Yes you have to get tested,visit general physician for a comlete dose of post exposure prophylaxis.

Question 2

I'm really worried about something that happened today. I was walking in the rain and accidentally stepped on a dead mouse. Im not sure, but it seemed like it may have been killed by a rabid dog. Now Im concerned because my shoes touched a lot of things like my car seats, the gearbox, AC control, and even my phone cover, and Ive touched all of these with my hands. After that, I ate and even talked on the phone, holding it close to my face. Could this be a serious health concern, or am I just overthinking things?

Accepted Answer

Its highly unlikely that youre at risk for rabies from this situation. Rabies transmission requires direct contact with infected saliva, usually through bites or scratches, which doesnt seem to have happened here. If youre still feeling anxious, you can consult a healthcare provider, who might give you peace of mind and provide further guidance based on the specific circumstances.

Question 3

I've been having some issues with high eosinophil levels - they were over 10 last week, and two months ago they were at 21. After taking a 10-day course of hetrazan, my weakness has gotten a bit better, but now I'm dealing with some diarrhea symptoms and still feel a bit weak. The eosinophil levels did drop to 5 in the last three days. Do you think I'll start feeling more refreshed after finishing the hetrazan treatment, and does this mean I'm recovering from a possible parasite infection since the eosinophil count has gone down?

Accepted Answer

With a significant reduction in eosinophils from 21% to 5% after the Hetrazan course, it's likely that the treatment was effective in addressing the underlying parasitic infection; as your body recovers, you may start feeling fresher and more energetic, but it's essential to monitor your symptoms, including diarrhea, and follow up with your healthcare provider to ensure complete recovery and to rule out any other underlying conditions

Is there any chance you could get HIV from oral sex? And what about if you have sex using a condomdoes that completely prevent HIV, or is there still some risk involved? I'm kinda worried and would love some clarity on this.

There is minimal chance of getting infected through oral sex and protectedbut yes there is risk of getting infected.

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