Infectious Diseases - August 2006

2006-08-11 07:16:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brother has west nile 4 years ago and suvived it. ever since then he has slowly lost the control of his hands. he can longer fix a flat tire for his bike and i wondering if there is anything that i can do for him?

2006-08-11 05:53:09 · 3 answers · asked by spiratic 1 2

i.e aids, hiv

2006-08-11 05:46:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-11 05:18:28 · 3 answers · asked by chase_fred 1

2006-08-11 05:01:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dropped my contact lens in the bathroom sink 2 weeks ago, and about 2 days after that, the bottom part of my eyes (not the eyeball, but the skin) became painful and swollen. The white part of my eyes were also red. No pus or clear liquid.

Here's what I'm afraid of: my friend (who is sexually active) used the washroom to shower (and probably used the sink to brush his teeth, and rinse too) after "picking up" a guy at a gay bar the night before.

About 5 minutes after he was done, I went in to take a shower, and then after showering, I put my contacts in. Well, I dropped one of them in the sink. I immediately rinsed the contact with my solution (Amo Complete - how well does it disinfect?) using the "rub" method.

How likely is it that my friend transmitted (bacteria, viruses, etc.) something to me? Of course, it could be MY germs, but I'm not sexually active at all, so I don't have an STD.

This week, I got red eyes again after wearing my contacts, so I KNOW they are dirty

2006-08-11 03:58:47 · 8 answers · asked by Hockz 1

I dropped my contact lens in the bathroom sink 2 weeks ago, and about 2 days after that, the bottom part of my eyes (not the eyeball, but the skin) became painful and swollen. The white part of my eyes were also red. No pus or clear liquid.

Here's what I'm afraid of: my friend (who is sexually active) used the washroom to shower (and probably used the sink to brush his teeth, and rinse too) after "picking up" a guy at a gay bar the night before.

About 5 minutes after he was done, I went in to take a shower, and then after showering, I put my contacts in. Well, I dropped one of them in the sink. I immediately rinsed the contact with my solution (Amo Complete - how well does it disinfect?) using the "rub" method.

How likely is it that my friend transmitted (bacteria, viruses, etc.) something to me? Of course, it could be MY germs, but I'm not sexually active at all, so I don't have an STD.

This week, I got red eyes again after wearing my contacts, so I KNOW they are dirty

2006-08-11 03:58:01 · 2 answers · asked by Hockz 1

I know this is a question that is very common, and has been answered a million times, but with about 20 different answers showing up, I'm looking for a concentrated effort, maybe getting a well-rounded answer.

I tested positive for the disease earlier this week, and am now recovering fairly nicely. The problem is, I'm pretty physically active with my girlfriend, and while I understand the need to be well...c'mon, I'm extremely interested in being able to at least kiss her.

I've read that it can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 6 months before the contagion goes away. So I'm still utterly confused.

I guess the best thing I can also ask is experiences, hearing from people who've had it and experienced it. If you were in a relationship, how long did you wait before kissing/being physically involved again? What helped you decide you were OK to be active again?

I appreciate any and all answers. With your help I can hope to be back to my old self in no time...

2006-08-11 03:01:10 · 3 answers · asked by David H 1

2006-08-11 01:34:00 · 7 answers · asked by bonge 1

health tips in rainy season

2006-08-11 01:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by fenisha r 1

If a hiv person has weak immune wouldn't it appear on the test earlier than some who immune is stronger ?

2006-08-11 00:49:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Guys
I started with earache 3 weeks ago which was only mild but after a week it became quite severe and I also developed a sore throat and red spots/dots at the top of my mouth near the back of my throat. I have taken a course of antibiotics (finished 2 days ago)but 3 weeks down the line I am still suffering with ear ache, muffled hearing, popping noise in my ear and throat pain (as well as the strange spots).
Do you think I need some more antibiotics or do you think this could be caused by a virus rather than bacteria? Is it normal to last this long and have you any advise on dealing with the ear pain. Anadin doesnt help with the pain anymore as its too severe!

thanks so much

2006-08-10 23:37:53 · 9 answers · asked by KJ 2

What is the gold standard for diagnosis? Can steroid therapy be instituted on clinical evidence alone? And how best to treat it when steroids cause a deterioration of hepatic function by promoting viral replication? Is a combination of peg interferon and steroids justifiable in such patients? Can anyone give me a few good references that I can check on the web?

2006-08-10 21:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by bonfire22 1

2006-08-10 18:49:02 · 14 answers · asked by jacomolly 1

and another small lump appear on bottom of my right ear, it started as painful, now after a week it is not so pain already, however the lump still there as well. now i aware there are two small lumps around my right ear area. For the past one month i have light dizziness and headache. I've seen doctor and he said maybe my body got infection and nothing to worry. However, it bothers me. Please advise.

2006-08-10 16:31:30 · 4 answers · asked by seena91080 1

Not sure if that question sounds right. What I am asking, is if you have unprotected sex, but the guy pulls out before, can ya still get Hep. B?

2006-08-10 15:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by gold_fish43 1

6 weeks after exposure or around a month is it possible

2006-08-10 15:08:58 · 2 answers · asked by slipknot 1

be ok if you use condoms everytime

2006-08-10 14:46:29 · 6 answers · asked by slipknot 1

2006-08-10 14:41:13 · 8 answers · asked by Daddy James 2

i have pain on my right side just above my right hip on the side

2006-08-10 14:40:37 · 9 answers · asked by slipknot 1

please help with side effects from taking inerfearon due to hep c

2006-08-10 14:38:03 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

i heard its a kissing disease but y do people get it?

2006-08-10 12:42:09 · 11 answers · asked by auroa26 3

When I say I got sick, the symptoms were similar to a cold. Ex: fever, sore throat... I'm feeling a lot better, still sound stuffy, but now I'm just unbelievably tired all the time. It seems to come and go. I'm not sure if I'm just recovering, or if I need to see a doctor and find out if its mono.

2006-08-10 12:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-10 10:31:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you honestly believe that the new hepatitis c compensation package will be fair and be paid out in the quickest way possible for the ones that are sick and dying. Will we have to prove over and over again that we got hepatitis c from contaminated blood transfusions. OHCAP already did the research for the ones in Ontario, and I do believe that they should share this information with the ones responsible in giving out this compensation that we have been waiting over 10 years for. We were left out of the first federal package because they said that they did not have any testing for hep c in the blood system. This turned out to be false. there were tests available in the 60's & 70's but was ``too expensive in Canada`` so we bought cheap contaminated blood from prisons in the USA and the government and red cross deliberatly infected thousands of Canadians, and left them to fend for themselves to find a doctor that will finally explain why these people have been suffering needlessly.

2006-08-10 08:00:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has been 6 weeks. This is for my friend, paranoid that hospital staff in south london injected her with hiv.
would symptoms start showing in 6 weeks ???

please answer this is a real question and she is very very worried, still worried.

Thank you

2006-08-10 07:10:34 · 6 answers · asked by Vanessa W 2

My fiance and I are geting married on the 23rd...Well he has had this rash and his lower belly and around his privates that has been spreading. he doesnt let me see him naked because of it and he is always itching. I have not gotin a good look at it but i know it is bad. Im afriad it is an STD or something. He said he has had it for about 5 years now and it is just starting to get bad. He said the only idea he can think of were he might have gotin it is when he was camping once and used a dirty bathroom...doesnt that mean it could be an STD? i keep asking himt o go to the doctor but he is shy about it....What should i do, and wat might it be?

2006-08-10 06:27:55 · 27 answers · asked by Crysta L 1

2006-08-10 05:49:26 · 4 answers · asked by salamento84 1

2006-08-10 05:29:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

should he get checked out by a dr. my bro in law - not my kid !

2006-08-10 04:10:09 · 8 answers · asked by steve m 2