Risk & Testing

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Hi Dr. I'm a hetero male who had an encounter 37 days ago with a female UK sexworker. This involved unprotected oral given and received (small ulcer apparent on my tongue tip at the time) Unprotected vaginal of approx 2-3 mins, & uncovered penis to anus rubbing plus slight momentary penetration. Symptoms of sore throat & mild temp increase 10 days after for approx 7 days, discomfort in armpits, neck, groin, limbs & body generally which continues now.
I've tested using rapid finger ***** tests at 30 & 37 days, both neg. Do I need further testing?
Thanks for your time.

stupidquestion · Answer

i forgot to mention that i had a scratch on my behind and some of his fluid might have came into contact with it...someone help, please?

stupidquestion · Answer

in the question above, detailing the unprotected penis to anus contact/penetration the doctor stated there was little to no risk for the male involved in the question...what about the female? Could the female have contracted HIV from the male if he had it?  (obviously, im asking because it pertains to me)  Im not particularly worried, just curious what the risk is of unprotected penis to anus contact with ejaculate present? have there been cases of HIV being contracted this way?

InBigTrouble · Answer

Hi everyone. The doc replied that "the exposure was so low risk..." This is very assuring. But can anyone please explain why this is so...
Thanks

Forum-M.D.-HHH · Answer

HIV transmission risks, and why such exposures are low risk, has been discussed innumerable times on this forum.  Read the threads and archives.  If you and others want to carry on a dialog about it, please take it over to the HIV Support forum.

HHH, MD

Number22 · Answer

Thanks Dr, I guess I'm a little paranoid due to: a) the lack of concern for using protection on the part of the woman involved, considering her employment(& my own stupidity.) And: b) I've been feeling generally unwell in a viral kind of way through the possible window period, though I take your point regarding symptoms.

I accept your advice regarding testing as I'm confident of my description of risk and finish by saying many thanks, it's been a good deal of help and reassurance.

No22

Forum-M.D.-HHH · Answer

Your exposure was so low risk that you really didn't need testing at all.  Had you tested positive, or if you test again and it is positive, my first tack in counseling you about the result would be to look you in the eye and ask about your actual risks--because you didn't get it during the exposure you describe.

As I have said innumerable times, symptoms never are a reliable indicator for (or against) new HIV infection in low risk situations like this.  Many other things, all more common than HIV, can cause identical symtpoms.  Anyway, you don't need further testing, in my opinion.

I hope this helps.   HHH, MD

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