Testing Negative After Touching Scratch On Skin

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Precum on fresh scratch

Posted by radger, 1 Reply

Hi, I have asked this question elsewhere but was wondering if anyone else has anything to say about it. I am really really worried :-/

LONG STORY SHORT: Fresh precum from head directly onto fresh scratch between my anus and testicles. risk?

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HIV from Scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

To Whom it May Concern:
Here is my dilemma. A couple of months ago I visited a "titty bar" and received three lap dances. During one of the dances I felt the dancer scratch my neck with her fingernail. Throughout the remainder of our session... Read more »

Infection throgh scratches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

Hope someone can advise.

I've always been served by this HIV positive beautician for about 2 years and have not feared for my life before. BUT since 11 Oct 1999, I've been living in fear of contracting HIV.

On that day, while she was massaging... Read more »

HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read

Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies

Hello
I have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read.

I... Read more »

11 weeks and Tested Negative. Test Again?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested negative about 11 weeks after I broke up with my last partner. The result is shy of 2 weeks, since 13 weeks is consider conclusive.

But would being "One 1/2 week" shy, really make a different in the result of my test?

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Test Result Negative... Can I Woo-Hoo now? RE: Precum-filled Penis tip touched stripper's body...Pls help...worried sick!

Thank You Dr Bob for your reply.Just for putting all my fears to rest, as per your advice, I got myself tested using a Tri-Dot Rapid test today and the result came back to be non-reactive. It is the 103rd day since my strip-bar incident. I am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,WOO-HOO! Your results are conclusive. No additional testing is warranted.Happy Holidays.Dr. Bob... Read more »

massage, scratch, hiv risk - 40 dollar donation will be made

Doctor,Please help me. The other day I went for a massage. THe massage was "sensual" although no sex (hand job, oral or intercourse of an kind occured). When I went I was getting massaged, I noticed several scratchs on the side of my leg....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Relax Max. Your rub-a-dub-dub at the "naughty" place did not put you at risk for HIV acquisition. I see no cause for worry or HIV testing.Be well. Happy Holidays!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Nail scratching ((HIV infection)) (HIV TRANSMISSION FROM FINGERNAIL SCRATCH, 2011)

Hi Dr. Robert,I had sex with a lady that I don't know. I used a cndom, but my concern that she was scratching me with her fingernail, the scratch was in my arm about 1 cm. I am worried that there was a fluid that include HIV under her nail.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Tom.Your HIV-acquisition risk is essentially nonexistent, assuming the latex condom was used properly and did not fail (break). HIV is not transmitted via nail scratching. See link below.Dr. Bob<a... Read more »

Scratch on Scratch (Unusual, Very Specific Situation)

Hi there,I was playing fighting only with the fingers, hands tied to a friend, who is HIV positive.We held our hands tight, rubbing one another, moving the fingers, trying to immobilize them, for one minute, or a little more.Some time later I...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HIThis is not a risk. The scratches are small and there would need to be a significant amount of blood present. Also reduces the risk is that he knows his status and is most likely in care and on treatment which should mean that he has an... Read more »

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