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Am I at risk of getting HIV infection?
Hi, I'm a man, had sex activities with a woman of unknown sexual history last week and a couple of weeks before. I used condom all the time. I notice serious rash on her face (part covered by her long hair), neck, and back. She told me she lost 15% of weight in last several months. I'm uncut and didn't take shower after sex. Now, I feel itchy on my skin and a few rash marks on my chest and back. Am I at risk of infecting HIV? Thanks.
Her rash and your symptoms are not at all suggestive of hiv. You had NO risk.
COMMUNITY LEADER
No, HIV can not be transmitted through skin to skin contact, no way
How about her rash marks over her most part of upper back, neck and face? Some of them seem fresh with blood hints. Can I contract HIV by contacting her skin? I feel itchy and there new red bumps on my face, torsal, and scalp, especially on my back and scalp.
COMMUNITY LEADER
You used protection, as you mentioned and it did not fail during penetration (had it failed, you would have noticed it), you are safe, no exposure to HIV because condoms provide 100% protection against HIV if they remain intact and do not fail.
You are fine, no need for any test
You are fine, no need for any test
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