Elevated WBC -worried about HIV

[craemars]

Doctor

I had some sexual contact with a sex worker of questionable HIV status. She used spit as lubrication for a handjob and there was probably blood in there that she smeared over my urethra.I got some of the typical ARS symptoms in the appropriate time frame like rash and headaches etc. I was told no risk or negligible risk by almost everyone.

My CBC test was returned with am elevated white blood cell count at 15.4/ The absolute neuts were at 9.7 and the lymphs at 4.5. The monocytes were at 1.1 and eos at -.1. Basophils at 0. The platelt count was 267 and red blood cell count was 5.79. It seems only the white blood cell count was flagged with neuts, lymphs and mono.

I am currently on a high dose of prednisone.

My questions are :

1) could these abnormal results be indicative of early HIV illenss even though I know the definitive test is the HIV test or can other things be at play?
2) What happens during ARS? Does the white cell count go down and then up ie does white cell count be below normal and the lymphocytes rise.
3) I know handjobs are no risk but what about saliva with blood? Is the risk virtually non-existent? Is there anyone that came to you claiming they got infected this way?


I would appreicate any understanding on this whilst I wait for my HIV test results. I am about 4.5 weeks post potential exposure.

[craemars]

I know saliva is not infectious but what is she had blood, semen or other fluids in her mouth from a previous client? Is this oral or masturbation incident? Is it still no risk if she was positive?

Thanks again

[craemars]

Thanks Teak. Does this apply even if there was blood from her gums in the saliva? Is this an oral incident because saliva and blood?

Happy holidays Sir.

[Teak]

You were never at risk of contracting HIV. Saliva is not infectious and contains over a dozen different enzymes and proteins that inhibits HIV transmission.

[craemars]

Is there anyone that has some thoughts on this?

[craemars]

Thank you NickOne7 for responding. Why is it that you are claiming no risk? I feel something has entered my blood stream and the symptoms show it. Do you have a background in the knowledge of HIV that you can confidently say No Risk.

Thanks again and happy holidays.

[NickOne7]

1) could these abnormal results be indicative of early HIV illenss even though I know the definitive test is the HIV test or can other things be at play? NOT due to HIV

2) What happens during ARS? Does the white cell count go down and then up ie does white cell count be below normal and the lymphocytes rise. Not a concern for you, You do not have HIV

3) I know handjobs are no risk but what about saliva with blood? Is the risk virtually non-existent? Is there anyone that came to you claiming they got infected this way? NO, Blood or no blood this is still not a risk of infection.