- female
- 30 Years
- 31/03/2021
Is there a vaccine for dengue?
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Dengvaxia is available in some countries for vaccination and had some safety issues post marketing. ICMR has developed and has done trials on a tetravalent dengue vaccine which is supposed to release soon.
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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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View allI'm really concerned about my husband. He had a fever and his platelet count was really low, so the doctor first thought he had a viral fever. After some medication, his platelets went up, but when we checked again a week later, they dropped again. They suggested we test for HIV, and we found out that HIV 1 came back reactive, but HIV 2 was non-reactive. They did a rapid ELISA test too. Does this mean he really has HIV? And can we still consider having a baby?
The reactive result for HIV-1 on the rapid ELISA test indicates a positive result for HIV-1 infection. However, the non-reactive result for HIV-2 suggests that HIV-2 infection is not present. It is important to confirm these results with further testing such as Western blot or PCR for HIV-1. Regarding having a baby, it is still possible to have a baby if one partner is HIV positive. With proper medical care and treatment, the risk of transmission of HIV to the baby can be significantly reduced. It is important for both partners to consult with a healthcare provider specializing in HIV care to discuss options such as antiretroviral therapy and other measures to reduce the risk of transmission during conception and pregnancy.
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Bacterial infection, Viral infection, Fungal infection, Prion.
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My cat bit me again today. I got the Abhayrab vaccine back in July, with the full series of 5 shots. Since the bite happened today, on November 19th, 2017, I'm wondering if I need to get vaccinated again, take a booster, or if I'm already protected and don't need to worry. Could you help me figure out what I should do?
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