1st tym fingerd a prostitute and now really scared.plz help

[dilm]

hey your help will really be appriciated.im young n did somthng stupid wen i got drunk. I fingrd a prostitude that could hav aids.she lookd healthy tho so im not sure if she does have aids. Now im worried alot havn sleepless nyts coz i never done this bfore and im a virgn.i dont want my life messed up over this one nyt! Please help.wats the chancers of me havng hiv???

[Janice M Epp, PhD]

Hello.

You need accurate information about STDs, etc.

I suggest you read the information in the STD Expert Forum at:

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/STDs/show/116

Any virus can enter your body through the bloodstream--even the tiniest tear in your cuticle can give access to your body. So when you're exposing yourself to bodily fluids, you should always use risk reduction. Fingers can be protected by using latex and spermicide. I suggest you get tested for STDs to put your mind at ease. Dr. J

[mamaof4410]

if you have an open sore on your fingers yes you can contract the disease but the chance is slim. but its still her bodily fluids coming in contact with yours. i would wait 6wks get an hiv test and get another one 6 wks after those results come back. even if the first result is negative get a second. And dont mess with prostitutes again!! let this be a lesson!