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Brief anal penetration
Two nights ago, I got drunk and passed out in a bathhouse. I was very drunk, and felt something on my back while I was asleep, but was too out of it to do anything about it. A few seconds later, I felt that I was being anally penetrated. I immediately forced the man off, and he did not attempt anything more (at least not while I was conscious, and I assume not at all). In all, the penetration probably lasted about 15-20. Should I see a doctor about PEP? What are the chances for infection?
Fair enough,this particular doctor has assessed the situation and made an informed decision.
Its'a an individual decision from doc to doc. He coukd have been given nPEP due to the fact that he did actually have a risk, regardless of whether or not the partner is known to be POS or not,
The reason he didn't pescribe nPEP is because you can't be sure that this person who penetrated you is infact Hiv positive.My understanding from reading posts on this forum is that PEP is only given to healthcare workers who have had a needlestick injury with a known positive patient or an exposure where a person has had high risk encounter with an Hiv+ person out in the community.
I went to a doctor about 48 hours after the incident, and he said to come back and get tested in a few weeks. He didn't prescribe PEP.
And, any hospital should have intrepreters available, certainly they could find one that speaks English. You need to head to the ER.
I agree...you should seek out nPEP, and time is of the essence with that. From now on, you really ought to get your drinking under control, you are putting yourself in vulnerable positions passing out and being incoherent. That's dangerous in more ways than one!
Where are you?
Look, the issue here is that you were drunk and you did not have total clarity.
They must have somebody who can speak English, I am also a English speaker in a foriegn country and if I needed to I would find a doctor to speak English to me.
Look, the issue here is that you were drunk and you did not have total clarity.
They must have somebody who can speak English, I am also a English speaker in a foriegn country and if I needed to I would find a doctor to speak English to me.
Thanks, but nobody speaks English at my local ER, and I know of only one doctor in town who does.
When it comes to brief penetratin the risk is lower however, as you have said you were very drunk and full anal penetration is a high risk.
You should go and consult with a doctor, nPEP needs to be started before 72 hours have lapsed.
My advice would be to stop seeking online advice and head into your local ER for their in person advice.
You should go and consult with a doctor, nPEP needs to be started before 72 hours have lapsed.
My advice would be to stop seeking online advice and head into your local ER for their in person advice.
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