Yes.
this will be the last comment EWH
just an update
tested at 4 weeks with (i believe) hiv duo - negative
tested at 8 weeks with a rapid test - negative
can i put this to bed?
Please do not use multiple user names. As you can see, it is of little help.
I repeat, there is no risk of HIV from the activities you describe. The signs of early HIV (or other STDs for that matter) would not be expected to appear so quickly, i.e. 2 days following an exposure. EWH
Hi Dr hook, any comments? The small rash is nearly gone and mild sore throat remains
apologies doctor, that was me who posted it on but on a previous username
just to reiterate - 2 days after the incident - mild sore throat and small rash on my neck which appears to be fading already..it has me slightly concerned, do you think this is related to possible hiv?
Comments from persons other than the client who posted the question are deleted without comment. EWH
Glad I could help. Take care. EWH
Many thanks dr
I will now consider this case closed
Welcome to our Forum. I'll try to provide the information that you request. To summarize on the points I'll make below, this was a low risk exposure that i not put you at risk for HIV. I would not worry. That she expressed concern and indicated that she regularly uses condoms is a good sign an does make it less likely that she had infection. Let's address your questions.
1) when grinding/rubbing genitals, is this risky..i.e. if urethras touch each other?
No penetration, no risk. Thus the grinding (sometimes called frottage) was a no risk activity, even if your urethras touched and even if you got each others' genital secretion on one another.
2) rimming - i may have had some light abrasions in my mouth due to gently biting the inside of my cheeks, i did not notice any bleeding however..is this still a low risk activity for HIV?
Rimming, even if you had sores or lesions on the inside of your mouth is still a no risk activity for HIV.
3) Intestinal parasites - would this usually manifest as an acute sickness and then pass naturally in most cases?
Yes, the rimming could put you at risk for intestinal parasites. When such illnesses are acquired however they tend to cause symptoms of diarrhea or other intestinal problems.
4) Is HIV testing justified in this case? (I had just tested negative before this incident). I will trust your judgement on this, so if you feel testing is not required, I will definitely not test. Please advise.
No, I see no medical need for HIV testing related to the exposures an activities you have described.
I hope my comments are helpful. Take care. EWH