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[nadia_md]

doctors, gano kaaccurate ang serodia particle agglutination test? comparable ba sya sa accuracy ng elisa?

 

HIV ELISA has a sensitivity of 99.5%. Other tests cost around P200-350. While ELISA is around P700.

 

If you wish to be screened for HIV, do ELISA nothing else.

[gift_of_game]

actually, there are a few studies which have shown that the particle agglutination test can be a viable alternative to ELISA (comparable sensitivity), especially in the third world setting.

[senestroring]

guys, just wanna ask this question, i hope na hindi ot, meron ba kayong kakilala na naging hiv positive? kung meron man, ano ang naging experiences and regret nung tao, then ano ang mga lessons learn mo dito? thanks...

[obet88]

i had care for many patient with hiv/ aids when I work in a government hospital in manila which specialize in this diseases. first HIV and AIDS is different. If you are said to have HIV, you are only positive with the virus but you are still assymptomatic. but in AIDS, the patient is already manifesting signs and symptoms of depressed immune system which makes the patient weak and risk of acquiring all the infection in his environment. In HIV patients, they do not manifest signs and symptoms of the disease, they look normal and even much beautiful or handsome than us. You cannot tell if a patient has HIV just by looking at them. In patient with AIDS, they are already immunocompromised, they are usually sickly, easy to have common infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and in the late stages they may have some infection in the skin, malnourish, diarhhea and very weak and eventually they die because of infection. Being given a chance to care for this patients gave me the opportunity to know their history, why and how did they acquire the disease, share their fears and concerns and we were able to help them to divulge their disease to their family and loveones.

 

We really can't figth temptations, so if we can't be faithful always , it is safe to be always protected. Think twice or thrice before engaging in unprotected relationship.

[BIGFUT29]

Hi, I am about to lead a monogamous life ( I hope that wasn't too melodramatic) after having so many different partners in the past but I practiced safe sex all the time. My question is this: What tests should I take before making the big plunge? I don't want to pass on to my future spouse any disease that I may have unknowingly contracted. Your advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

[easyhard]

Hi, I am about to lead a monogamous life ( I hope that wasn't too melodramatic) after having so many different partners in the past but I practiced safe sex all the time. My question is this: What tests should I take before making the big plunge? I don't want to pass on to my future spouse any disease that I may have unknowingly contracted. Your advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

 

Consult your doctor for proper guidance.

I should give a comment that for some tests like HIV testing, there is a window period which may show a negative result. Also, a negative test is not 100%, but it is nearest to the truth.

I suggest you talk this matter out with your future spouse. For me, full disclosure is the best way to combat marital issues concerning sexuality and sexual history.

[eadnsn]

Consult your doctor for proper guidance.

I should give a comment that for some tests like HIV testing, there is a window period which may show a negative result. Also, a negative test is not 100%, but it is nearest to the truth.

I suggest you talk this matter out with your future spouse. For me, full disclosure is the best way to combat marital issues concerning sexuality and sexual history.

 

 

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[Bitoy]

A male friend of mine (non-MTC member) sometimes experiences slight discomfort while urinating (not always). He went to a urologist and was asked to have a urinalysis and take some antibiotic for a UTI for a week. The urinalysis results were negative and after a week of taking the antibiotic, the slight discomfort while urinating still persists. The doctor suggested for him to have a test for Chlamydia and Gonnorhea even if there are no external symptoms and discharge just to make sure.

 

Question: For Chlamydia and Gonnorhea, is it possible for urinating not to be too painful and not consistent (only about 30% of the time)? He says the discomfort is only about 3/10. Also is it possible to have no other symptoms? Thanks in advance.

[punisherxxx]

mga bro ask ko lang baket pag in ooral sex ko yung misis ko e kinabukasan may tonsilitis na ako, normal ba yun?

[otitismedia]

mga bro ask ko lang baket pag in ooral sex ko yung misis ko e kinabukasan may tonsilitis na ako, normal ba yun?

 

not normal, pa-gram stain and/or culture/sensitivity mo fluid from your wife's vagina para malaman mo ang problem. then see an ENT to have your throat examined.

[GreggLL]

I'm not a urologist but if I remember correctly, brownish or reddish ejaculate may indicate blood in the semen. It's a common condition among young men. It may be benign and resolve on its own; or it may be due to lesions or infections of the urethra or prostate. Please have yourself checked by a urologist if it persists.

 

hi ma'am, just checked mine and noticed its pinkish in color. i think there might be blood in the semen?

would there me medicine to take while observing if it still the same after a few days?

 

just want to say that i've been learning more on this thread just by back reading 3 pages of it. thanks for all the med professionals that share here.

[mwah]

^^^

Just observe it without taking any medications then if it doesn't resolve on its own, have it checked by your urologist. It would be better if you'd take meds only when your MD requires you to do so.

[christiannio]

nahawa ako gonorrhea napansin ko lang last week need help on where to call doctors in manila yung affordable.

at magkano yung mga gamot po.

[christiannio]

masakit ihi ko at may lumalabas na kulay green. pls need help asp

hindi ito main account ko medyo nahihiya ako mag post nito ng ganito.

[senestroring]

dapat punta ka sa urologist para magpa urinalysis, then urine culture if neccessary, then to take the proper medicine, be sure to take the medicine on time, not to eat mga bawal na foods, and to go to your physician on time if he advises you to go back... hope this help...