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Possibility of HIV
Hi everyone,
I'm a 23 year old male. I had protected sex with a prostitute on January 5, 2011. After the intercourse, I wiped penis with tissue and noticed that it had blood stains (probably from the residue of the girl's monthly period) on it. To clarify, I didn't have sex with her on her period but I'm assuming that it was just a few days after so some blood was still present. Also, while cleaning, I was surprised to find that I had an open wound on my right index finger (on the left side of the finger, near the knuckle area). From that moment, I was concerned whether it was possible that the blood from the girl could've entered either my urethra or the wound on my finger.
Two weeks later, I developed classic symptoms of a viral infection: fever (for 4 days), swollen neck, sore throat, diarrhea (3 days), dry cough, my phlegm had a little blood stain (although I'm not sure if this was caused by coughing too much and wounding my throat). I also want to point out that my sore throat hasn't gone away (the date today is Feb. 8, 2011). However, I'm not sure if this is really a sore throat or my throat is really wounded from coughing too much. But nonetheless, I'll still consider that it is sore throat.
I've been researching a lot and I am aware that the only way I can truly figure out if I have contracted HIV is through testing. I'm planning to do so on March and another one on June. I am abstaining from sex until I'm positive that I don't have HIV. I'm trying to stay calm right now but I can't help but feel worried about it.
My question is, given my scenario, do you think that the chances of me contracting HIV are high?
Thanks very much for spending time to read and answer my query. I will update everyone once I've received the results of the tests.
I'm a 23 year old male. I had protected sex with a prostitute on January 5, 2011. After the intercourse, I wiped penis with tissue and noticed that it had blood stains (probably from the residue of the girl's monthly period) on it. To clarify, I didn't have sex with her on her period but I'm assuming that it was just a few days after so some blood was still present. Also, while cleaning, I was surprised to find that I had an open wound on my right index finger (on the left side of the finger, near the knuckle area). From that moment, I was concerned whether it was possible that the blood from the girl could've entered either my urethra or the wound on my finger.
Two weeks later, I developed classic symptoms of a viral infection: fever (for 4 days), swollen neck, sore throat, diarrhea (3 days), dry cough, my phlegm had a little blood stain (although I'm not sure if this was caused by coughing too much and wounding my throat). I also want to point out that my sore throat hasn't gone away (the date today is Feb. 8, 2011). However, I'm not sure if this is really a sore throat or my throat is really wounded from coughing too much. But nonetheless, I'll still consider that it is sore throat.
I've been researching a lot and I am aware that the only way I can truly figure out if I have contracted HIV is through testing. I'm planning to do so on March and another one on June. I am abstaining from sex until I'm positive that I don't have HIV. I'm trying to stay calm right now but I can't help but feel worried about it.
My question is, given my scenario, do you think that the chances of me contracting HIV are high?
Thanks very much for spending time to read and answer my query. I will update everyone once I've received the results of the tests.
Best Answer
a scratch, abrasions, cuts and etc.. does not pose HIV transmission even if the cut is fresh. It must be a large open wound, deep wound in which blood is actively pouring out, and would require medical attention and stitches
Thank you for replying to my post.
Given that I used protection, I felt safe from HIV in that regard. However, my concern is really whether the chances of contracting HIV,through her vaginal fluids/blood entering my open wound when I was cleaning up, is high. Your responses give me peace mind but I will still push through with the testing just for me to be sure.
As for Charlietheman's question, I didn't put any of my fingers in her vagina.
Again, thanks for reading my long post and I will update this post when I receive my test results.
Given that I used protection, I felt safe from HIV in that regard. However, my concern is really whether the chances of contracting HIV,through her vaginal fluids/blood entering my open wound when I was cleaning up, is high. Your responses give me peace mind but I will still push through with the testing just for me to be sure.
As for Charlietheman's question, I didn't put any of my fingers in her vagina.
Again, thanks for reading my long post and I will update this post when I receive my test results.
You did not have a risk.
Charlietheman- If you don't know what you are talking about then please don't post because it will cause more owrk for the people who do know and cause undue anxiety in those asking questions.
Charlietheman- If you don't know what you are talking about then please don't post because it will cause more owrk for the people who do know and cause undue anxiety in those asking questions.
"I had protected sex with a prostitute"protected sex is PROTECTED and safe with respect to HIV virus.if you are concerned about your sore throat see a doctor but put HIV out of your mind.you don't need any test.
hope this helps.
hope this helps.
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