Aa
Finger nail cut, HIV risk?
This is more detailed version of my previous question so my risk can be assess more accurately. Yesterday I had sex with a random girl whom I met at a bar. I did use a condom and I fingered this girl as well. But earlier in the day I had trimmed by finger nails very short, to the point that one of my fingernails was aching. After I have had sex and fingered this girl I noticed a gap/cut near the tip of my finger where the skin meets the nail ( the point where I trimmed my nails earlier). I was wondering if I had and hiv risk and Is this high or low risk situation? Do we have mucous membranes in our fingers or under our fingernails that can facilitate infection?Should I consult a doctor and discuss PEP?
Thanks for Replying Teak. But how is it that it that it is not and hiv concern? would this be consider as a open wound that could be an entry opening for the virus?
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
