Question 1

I got bitten by a female monkey on my left hand's ring finger, and it's been bleeding and has a small wound. I washed it with antiseptic and tincture Iodine, but now the finger is a bit swollen and stiff. I had a tetanus shot back in November 2016. Should I be worried about this, and what should I do next?

Accepted Answer

Get a Tetanus shot and complete Anti Rabies treatment as soon as possible

Question 2

I've been really anxious since I had sex about a month ago. I did an HIV ELISA test, and it came back nonreactive. If I decide to get tested again after three months, what are the chances that the results will be the same? Or could they change? I'm just trying to figure out what to expect.

Accepted Answer

If you had a non-reactive result on an HIV ELISA test one month after having sex, it is a good sign. However, it is recommended to get tested again after 3 months for a more conclusive result. The result after 3 months may still be non-reactive, but it is important to confirm with another test to be sure.

Question 3

I'm really concerned about my situation here. I was bitten by a street cat before and went through the full rabies vaccination series of 5 doses. Then, 6 months later, the same cat bit me again, and I got 3 more doses of the vaccine. Now, if this same cat bites me once more just 2 months after my last rabies shot, do I need to get vaccinated again? If so, how many doses would be necessary? Also, just to mention, the cat hasn't been vaccinated. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

After two previous bite incidents and vaccination series, if bitten again by the same unvaccinated cat, you'll likely need a booster dose. Here's a general guideline:

Consult a Doctor Immediately

1. Report the incident and previous vaccination history.
2. Discuss the need for a booster dose.

General Recommendations

1. If the previous vaccination series was completed (5 doses), a booster dose of 1-2 injections might be sufficient.
2. If the incident occurs within 2 months of the last vaccination dose, a booster dose might not be necessary.

What are the stages of infection?

The five stages of infection include the incubation, prodromal, illness, decline, and convalescence periods.

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I've been really anxious since I had sex about a month ago. I did an HIV ELISA test, and it came back nonreactive. If I decide to get tested again after three months, what are the chances that the results will be the same? Or could they change? I'm just trying to figure out what to expect.

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