Fingering And Possible HIV Exposure

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HIV EXPOSURE FROM A GUY FINGERING AND DEEP KISSING

Posted by Katietaylor, 1 Reply

Please can someone give me their honest opinion on whether this is a reason for me to be concerned and tested?

Im going out of my mind with worry and keep checking my body for HIV symptoms due what I believe my risky exposure.

Im a 34 year old woman... Read more »

Possible exposure to hiv and subsequent testing schedule

Posted by stuffjunk, 1 Reply

Hi,

So on December 5th I had receptive anal sex with a 20 year old guy I met online. We used condoms and lubricant, however very shortly after first achieving intromission he noticed that the condom had torn. We replaced it and continued. We both... Read more »

10 MONTHS AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Small warts appearing on back of my hands/fingers. Sore gums with a white 'cracked' appearance, waking up with numb fingers, having a runny nose for an hour in the morning which then clears up???
Going to get tested but what are the chances? Please... Read more »

10 months post possible exposure-please help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Pains in inner thighs, acheing armpits (but no swelling) feeling weak, diarreah. Incident was non protected vaginal insertive. Is it my mind? Read more »

Possible exposure?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Gay guy of 23 here just had my first sexual encounter. Problem is I am now freaking out about it.

I met a guy of unknown status on internet and went round his house. We engaged in mutual masterbation, he performed oral sex on me and I performed oral... Read more »

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Any risk from fresh-finger prick exposure to HIV Blood?

Hi Ryan, I need to ask you a very frank question and are hoping that you will give me your honest opinion. This is a Transmission(Non-sexual)category type of question.I had my left thumb fingerpricked to draw blood for a Rapid HIV Antibody Test...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is extremely unlikely that you were infected with HIV in this circumstance. There is no evidence that HIV is transmitted through contact with objects in the day-to-day environment, primarily because HIV does not survive long enough when exposed... Read more »

Possible HIV exposure? Worried for my son

Hi there :)I'm quite a paranoid person and I'm asking this question on behalf of my son. He has pimples located on his face, and has a habit of popping/picking them. He tells me that he sometimes does not wash his hands beforehand, and...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:There is no risk of HIV transmission in a situation like this. HIV is not spread through casual contact. The virus does not live well outside of the human body. Even if your son were to come into contact with the virus, transmission would... Read more »

Scared from possible exposure

I wanted to know if I am at risk (possible exposure) my cat cut my finger last night it was a little deep but didn't bleed just skin hanging off. Is it possible for hiv to get into the cut 8 hours later or am I fine since it didn't bleed?...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiIf the wound is deep and still bleeding or just hasn't closed and you come into contact sexually with someone who has HIV then yes it could pose a risk. But just having the wound does not increase your risk of HIV transmission there has to be... Read more »

Possible Exposure to HIV/HEP C fluid

Hey Dr. Bob,I am worried about my risk of contracting HIV/HEP C. Here is my story. I am a HCW and was running an opioid infusion (sufentanil) when i saw a bubble in the iv tubing. I tried to aspirate the bubble with a syringe a got a couple of drops...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Worried HCW,1.I see absolutely no need for HIV/hep C testing based on the incident you related in your post.2.Yep, you'd feel the needlestick. If you don't believe me, go ahead and give it a try at home. But be prepared to say OUCH!... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Wisconsin Clinic Warns of Possible Disease Exposure

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Canada: University Warns Students About Possible HIV, Hepatitis Exposure After Exercise

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New York: Lawrence Hospital Surgery Patients Warned of Possible Hepatitis, HIV Exposure

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