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raped by drug user?
Hello. A friend's child was raped anally by an IV drug user (yes, he's now in jail). He did not ejaculate inside. I know that anal penetration has a higher risk, especially since there was damage/tearing. However, since he didn't ejaculate, how much do we need to be concerned about HIV or Hep C transmission?
They've tested both of them, but they were not clear whether we would be able to get his results. They just said we would have to test for HIV again after 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year.
They've tested both of them, but they were not clear whether we would be able to get his results. They just said we would have to test for HIV again after 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year.
What a terrible situation!
With modern HIV testing, there would never be a need to test out to a year. Even 6 months is way outdated. Depending on the type of test the child had, the window period would vary a bit.
A DUO (combo, antibody/antigen) test is considered conclusive at 4 weeks post exposure, where a standard antibody test is definitive at 3 months post exposure.
So, keep that in mind as the child goes through the testing process. Anything after 3 months is really just following the ultra conservative recommendations by the ordering doctor. If the perpetrator ends up testing positive, the child's parent(s) will be notified. How long after the assault did the child receive medical attention?
With modern HIV testing, there would never be a need to test out to a year. Even 6 months is way outdated. Depending on the type of test the child had, the window period would vary a bit.
A DUO (combo, antibody/antigen) test is considered conclusive at 4 weeks post exposure, where a standard antibody test is definitive at 3 months post exposure.
So, keep that in mind as the child goes through the testing process. Anything after 3 months is really just following the ultra conservative recommendations by the ordering doctor. If the perpetrator ends up testing positive, the child's parent(s) will be notified. How long after the assault did the child receive medical attention?
I am so sorry to hear about your friends child.
Unfortunately, ANY unprotected, insertive penetration presents a risk even without ejaculation.
I am sure this child's doctor(s) will be testing him at all the appropriate times with the appropriate tests.
The police will also be watching very closely as well. If the rapist KNEW he was infected, the laws in many states (if not all) will change the indictment from child rape to something far, far more severe.
We will all pray for this child.
Unfortunately, ANY unprotected, insertive penetration presents a risk even without ejaculation.
I am sure this child's doctor(s) will be testing him at all the appropriate times with the appropriate tests.
The police will also be watching very closely as well. If the rapist KNEW he was infected, the laws in many states (if not all) will change the indictment from child rape to something far, far more severe.
We will all pray for this child.
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