Concerning HIV Infection through Saliva with a Bleeding Gum in Your Mouth

[joystickz]

Hi, about a month ago, I had protected sex (using condom) with a prostitute in Pattaya, Thailand. We kissed as well. I was quite drunk them but I remembered her biting the inside of my lower lips. At first, it did not felt anything. We had sex for about 4 hours. Then, I got back to my room and slept. When I woke up, i realized that i had a bleeding gum at the inside of my mouth the the lower lip. I don't think there is sign of blood (not sure). I am unawared of her status (whether she has aids or not) although she claims that she had aids testing every 3 MONTHS. I am really worried and extremely stressed right now. I do not know whether the bleeding gum came from her biting me or from me sleeping in a bad orientation (maybe i bit myself). After the sex, I immediately had a thorough shower and brushed my teeth before going to sleep. I do not know whether her mouth is bleeding or not. I read that there is no risk on saliva, but what about in my case? I am extremely worried, depressed and terrified. Do you suggest I need a testing? What are my chances of getting HIV or any other sexually transmitted diseases? It would be great it anyone would answer ASAP. Thanks.

[Teak]

There is no risk in kissing blood or no blood.

[dutchezz7]

Whenever ther is a transfer of blood there is a possibility of contracting something. To be on the safe side, just take the test and know your stats concerning HIV/Aids. Abstaining is the best method or get into a relationship with someone and you both should be tested on the first date. After that you should not have anymore worries. Good Luck!!

[Vance2335]

Kissing is not a risk no matter what.

[joystickz]

What about the chances that our bloods (within the mouth) could have contacted? Is that a risk? If so, how much of a risk is it?

[Rob73!]

NO risk of HIV infection. Your symptoms are meaningless and certainly came on too soon to be ARS. HIV infection would not affect your blood pressure in any way.

Bottom line is used a condom (kudos to you to do that after a few beers). And protected sex is just that protected.

No risk and no need to test. Forget this and move on.

[joystickz]

Also, to add, I became sick right now (about a month after having sex). On the first day, I had a sore throat. On the second day, the sore throat went away and I started having a stuffy nose. On the third day, the stuffy nose kind of went away and I started to cough. There is no fever (my body temperature is normal). I took medications everyday. My blood pressure is normal. Just wanted to know whether this, by any means, show signs of the early stages of HIV? To add, I probably caught the sickness because there were so many people sick around me and they kept coughing. I flew to a country and on the way back, there was this guy next to me who kept coughing and this lady behind me who kept sneezing. I was just worried and concerned.