Follow up question

[Arielmacuno]

Hi, Dr. Handsfiel, i am almost 6 weeks from my exposure on Sunday, I have a rash in my face, had soar throat, nausea yesterday and diarrhea today, can it be ARS?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

I will be answering your question this time.  I have reviewed your 30 previous posts and note that each of your prior interactions with Dr. Handsfield were stopped by Dr. Handsfield because of repetitive, anxiety-driven questions.  In addition, when your last interaction was stopped Dr. Handsfield informed you that we ask clients to only submit two questions in any six month period and not to submit further questions until at least August.  You have ignored this request as well as failed to accept Dr. Handsfield’s evaluation which I have posted below.  `

"STDs are not transmitted without direct genital-genital, -anal, or -oral contact.  Hand-genital contact, kissing, and oral contact with skin (including the scrotum) carry no measurable risk of any STD."

My assessment is no different than his.  Your persistent sore throat is not the ARS and is not an STI of any sort, including HIV related to the activities you described.  You do not need testing.  If you are worried, you should see your own doctor to look for other, non-STI, non-HIV reason for your symptoms.

This will be the only reply to this post. Further questions will be deleted without comment., EWH

[Arielmacuno]

thanks