Question 1

I'm really worried because I had protected sex with a prostitute and during it, I noticed blood on the condom and my stomach. She mentioned she was on her period, but now I'm anxious about whether there's anything else I should be concerned about. This happened about 18 hours ago. Could you please help me understand if there's a risk for anything or anything I should do now?

Accepted Answer

Immediately get yourself tested and visit Physician for appropriate management

Question 2

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.

Question 3

I took an HIV 1 and 2 antibodies screening and an HIV 1 and 2 p24 combo test 86 days after I was exposed. The results came back negative. Can I be sure that's conclusive at this point?

Accepted Answer

A negative HIV 1&2 antibodies and p24 combo test after 86 days (approximately 3 months) of exposure is highly suggestive of non-infection, but not conclusive. Here's why:

Reasons for Caution

1. Window period: HIV antibodies may take up to 3-4 months to develop.
2. False negatives: Rare, but possible due to laboratory errors or test sensitivity.
3. Viral load: Low viral load may not trigger antibody production.

Next Steps

1. Repeat testing: Schedule another HIV test 3-6 months after initial exposure.

What are the stages of infection?

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

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

I took an HIV 1 and 2 antibodies screening and an HIV 1 and 2 p24 combo test 86 days after I was exposed. The results came back negative. Can I be sure that's conclusive at this point?

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