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STDs (Expert Forum)
HIV infection via poison ivy sore
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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HIV infection via poison ivy sore
by healthwatcher, Mar 25, 2006 12:00AM
I recently was at a dance club in mexico. During the visit my index finger which had poison ivy on it and was a bit irritated was partilly inserted into a dancers vagina. I did notice that vaginal fluids were present and washed my hands soon after the incident.
I have read other postings about HIV through "fingering" but wanted to ask this question as I am very concerned that the poison ivy/rash may put me at higher or significant risk?
Thank you.
I have read other postings about HIV through "fingering" but wanted to ask this question as I am very concerned that the poison ivy/rash may put me at higher or significant risk?
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Mar 25, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 25, 2006 12:00AM
I cannot imagine why a poison ivy rash would increase the risk any higher than any other cut or lesion on the exposed finger, but of course there is no specific information on this. The risk is low enough to be considered zero; I do not consider fingering to be a risk of HIV, ever, regardless of lesions on hands.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
Forum users should apply common sense and never interpret any of my comments with this level of nuance. True black/white or always/never assurances rarely are valid in biology, medicine, or HIV risk analysis. (Please do not use this statement to challenge various things I might have said in response to particular questions. I won't get into such debates or second guessing.)
HHH, MD
HHH, MD